Louisiana state waters, out to 3 miles
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
Three rounded 'tails' (dorsal, anal, caudal); floats sideways under anything shady. More on the tripletail page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Tripletail in other states8 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for tripletail in Louisiana?
18 in total length. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many tripletail can you keep in Louisiana?
5 per person.
When is tripletail season in Louisiana?
Open year-round.
What is the Louisiana record tripletail?
39.5 lb (1959).
How current is this Louisiana tripletail 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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