Louisiana state waters, out to 3 miles
47 in LJFL or 25 in cleithrum-to-caudal-keel; federal HMS rules and reporting apply.
LDWF 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Louisiana state record
LOWA Louisiana State Fish Records (Saltwater, Rod & Reel) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Flat broad bill, huge eye, no scales or pelvic fins on adults. More on the swordfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for swordfish in Louisiana?
47 in lower jaw fork length.
How many swordfish can you keep in Louisiana?
1 per person, no more than 4 per vessel per trip.
When is swordfish season in Louisiana?
Open year-round.
What is the Louisiana record swordfish?
310 lb, Mississippi Canyon (1980).
How current is this Louisiana swordfish 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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