Louisiana state waters, out to 3 miles
Covered by 'all snappers except red, vermilion and lane' umbrella; not named individually in the booklet.
LDWF 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Lane snapperPink-and-yellow striped, blotch sits mostly above the line. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Reddish sheen, oversized eye, red-edged tail, and a dark blotch touching the lateral line under the rear dorsal. More on the mahogany snapper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Mahogany snapper in other states6 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for mahogany snapper in Louisiana?
No size limit.
How many mahogany snapper can you keep in Louisiana?
10 per person in snapper aggregate. Aggregate: 10-snapper aggregate (all snappers except red, vermilion, lane).
When is mahogany snapper season in Louisiana?
Open year-round.
How current is this Louisiana mahogany snapper 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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