Louisiana state waters, out to 3 miles
LDWF 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Past 3 miles: federal waters Same rule
The same size, bag and season past the 3-mile line, written by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council.
NOAA SERO 2026 / Gulf Council 2026 · checked 2026-09-20
How to tell it
Pig-like snout, first three dorsal spines drawn into long streamers, big males blush deep red. More on the hogfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Hogfish in other states9 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for hogfish in Louisiana?
14 in fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many hogfish can you keep in Louisiana?
5 per person.
When is hogfish season in Louisiana?
Open year-round.
How current is this Louisiana hogfish rule?
Source: LDWF 2026, last checked Sep 7, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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