Louisiana state waters, out to 3 miles
ESA-listed; no take or possession.
LDWF 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Atlantic guitarfishNo saw — just the flattened body. Tell them apartNot listed by Louisiana: the default applies (No size limit, no bag limit).
Keep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
A ray wearing a chainsaw — flattened shark-like body led by a long, toothed saw. More on the smalltooth sawfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Smalltooth sawfish in other states6 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask2
Can you keep smalltooth sawfish in Louisiana?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Louisiana. Release it in the water where you can. ESA-listed; no take or possession.
How current is this Louisiana smalltooth sawfish 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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