Louisiana state waters, out to 3 miles
Covered by the 'other sharks' umbrella; not named individually by LDWF.
LDWF 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Small gray shark with flat pavement teeth — it gums, not bites. More on the smooth dogfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for smooth dogfish in Louisiana?
54 in fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many smooth dogfish can you keep in Louisiana?
1 shark per vessel per trip in aggregate. Counts toward the Other sharks (all sharks except prohibited, silky, sandbar) aggregate.
When is smooth dogfish season in Louisiana?
Open year-round.
How current is this Louisiana smooth dogfish 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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