Louisiana state waters, out to 3 miles
Retention prohibited (state list and federal HMS rule).
LDWF 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Louisiana state record
LOWA Louisiana State Fish Records (Saltwater, Rod & Reel) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Metallic indigo back, conical snout, dagger teeth; the fastest shark. More on the shortfin mako page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask3
Can you keep shortfin mako in Louisiana?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Louisiana. Release it in the water where you can. Retention prohibited (state list and federal HMS rule).
What is the Louisiana record shortfin mako?
1,149.5 lb, 70m S. of Fourchon, La. (2009).
How current is this Louisiana shortfin mako 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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