Louisiana state waters, out to 3 miles
New slot/bag rule; charter captains and crew may not retain spotted seatrout on charter trips.
LDWF 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
WeakfishSpots form diagonal rows, not scattered. 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
Round black spots scattered on back, dorsal and tail; two canine teeth; soft mouth. More on the spotted seatrout page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Spotted seatrout in other states12 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for spotted seatrout in Louisiana?
slot 13–20 in total length. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many spotted seatrout can you keep in Louisiana?
15 per person; no more than 2 over 20 in.
When is spotted seatrout season in Louisiana?
Open year-round.
What is the Louisiana record spotted seatrout?
12.38 lb, Lake Hermitage (1950).
How current is this Louisiana spotted seatrout 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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