Louisiana state waters, out to 3 miles
Measured lower jaw fork length; federal HMS permit and 24-hour landing report required.
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
Rounded dorsal and pectoral tips, lighter build than a blue. More on the white marlin page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for white marlin in Louisiana?
66 in lower jaw fork length.
How many white marlin can you keep in Louisiana?
No bag limit.
When is white marlin season in Louisiana?
Open year-round.
What is the Louisiana record white marlin?
134 lb (1976).
How current is this Louisiana white marlin 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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