Louisiana state waters, out to 3 miles
LDWF 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
Past 3 miles: federal waters Different rule
No federal minimum size is listed for yellowmouth grouper in 50 CFR 622.37.
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
Yellow mouth corners, tan-bronze mottle; scamp look-alike. More on the yellowmouth grouper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Yellowmouth grouper in other states11 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for yellowmouth grouper in Louisiana?
No size limit.
How many yellowmouth grouper can you keep in Louisiana?
4 per person in grouper aggregate. Aggregate: 4-grouper aggregate.
When is yellowmouth grouper season in Louisiana?
Open year-round; closed Feb. 1–Mar. 31 seaward of the 20-fathom line.
What is the Louisiana record yellowmouth grouper?
23 lb, Mississippi Canyon (2002).
How current is this Louisiana yellowmouth 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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