Louisiana state waters, out to 3 miles
No harvest or possession Oct. 15–Nov. 30, all gear types including bycatch.
LDWF 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Summer flounderHas 5+ eye-like spots toward the tail. Tell them apartNot listed by Louisiana: the default applies (No size limit, no bag limit).
Keep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
Louisiana state record
LOWA Louisiana State Fish Records (Saltwater, Rod & Reel) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Left-facing flatfish, no eyed ocelli — plain mottled brown. More on the southern flounder page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Southern flounder in other states9 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for southern flounder in Louisiana?
No size limit.
How many southern flounder can you keep in Louisiana?
10 per person.
When is southern flounder season in Louisiana?
Open except Oct. 15–Nov. 30 annual closure. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
What is the Louisiana record southern flounder?
13.06 lb, W. of South Pass (1998).
How current is this Louisiana southern flounder 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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