Louisiana state waters, out to 3 miles
LDWF 2026 · checked · likely · 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 grouper; juveniles wear white pearl spots. More on the snowy grouper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Snowy grouper in other states11 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for snowy grouper in Louisiana?
No size limit.
How many snowy grouper can you keep in Louisiana?
4 per person in grouper aggregate. Aggregate: 4-grouper aggregate.
When is snowy grouper season in Louisiana?
Open year-round.
What is the Louisiana record snowy grouper?
60 lb, South Pass (2014).
How current is this Louisiana snowy grouper 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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