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 warsaw grouper per vessel per day.
NOAA SERO 2026 / Gulf Council 2026 · checked 2026-09-20
Louisiana state record
LOWA Louisiana State Fish Records (Saltwater, Rod & Reel) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Deep-water giant; the only grouper with 10 dorsal spines and an elongated second spine. More on the Warsaw grouper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Warsaw grouper in other states11 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for Warsaw grouper in Louisiana?
No size limit.
How many Warsaw grouper can you keep in Louisiana?
No more than 1 per vessel, within 4-grouper aggregate. Aggregate: 4-grouper aggregate.
When is Warsaw grouper season in Louisiana?
Open year-round.
What is the Louisiana record Warsaw grouper?
383.13 lb, Garden Banks (2017).
How current is this Louisiana Warsaw grouper 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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