Louisiana state waters, out to 3 miles
LDWF 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Past 3 miles: federal waters Different rule
The water you are in decides. the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council writes the rule past the line.
NOAA SERO 2026 / Gulf Council 2026 · checked 2026-09-20
Louisiana state record
LOWA Louisiana State Fish Records (Saltwater, Rod & Reel) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Deep-drop rose snapper with a yellow eye. More on the silk snapper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Silk snapper in other states10 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for silk snapper in Louisiana?
No size limit.
How many silk snapper can you keep in Louisiana?
10 per person in snapper aggregate. Aggregate: 10-snapper aggregate (excl. red, vermilion, lane).
When is silk snapper season in Louisiana?
Open year-round.
What is the Louisiana record silk snapper?
13.4 lb, Flower Gardens (2025).
How current is this Louisiana silk 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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