Louisiana state waters, out to 3 miles
LDWF 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Past 3 miles: federal waters Different rule
Vessel limit, not per-person: no more than 1 speckled hind per vessel per day.
NOAA SERO 2026 / Gulf Council 2026 · checked 2026-09-20
Often mistaken for
Red hindRed spots on pale body — the inverse pattern. 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
Chocolate body absolutely covered in tiny white speckles. More on the speckled hind page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Speckled hind in other states11 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for speckled hind in Louisiana?
No size limit.
How many speckled hind can you keep in Louisiana?
No more than 1 per vessel, within 4-grouper aggregate. Aggregate: 4-grouper aggregate.
When is speckled hind season in Louisiana?
Open year-round.
What is the Louisiana record speckled hind?
32 lb, S. Pass Blk. (2010).
How current is this Louisiana speckled hind 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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