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Louisiana Opens 2014 Recreational Red Snapper Season

Saltwater Nation: Louisiana

Saltwater Nation: Louisiana

Louisiana’s weekend-only recreational red snapper season will open Friday, February 21, 2014 at 12:01 am and will remain open until further notice.

In 2013 Louisiana’s Department of Wildlife and Fisheries granted Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Robert Barham the authority to modify the recreational red snapper season.

Details about the season:

A weekend is defined as Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with the exception of Memorial Day and Labor Day, when Monday will be classified as a weekend day as well.

The bag and possession limit for the state season is two fish per person at a 16-inch minimum total length.

The Louisiana Gulfward Boundary: In June 2012, the Commission took action to extend Louisiana state waters from three miles offshore to three marine leagues or approximately 9 nautical miles.

LDWF officials encourage fishermen to use caution and their own personal judgment when fishing beyond the three mile boundary that is currently recognized as federal waters, as it is fully expected that federal agents will continue to enforce federal law.  Until the time when the U.S. Congress confirms Louisiana’s action, the battle will continue over Louisiana’s state water boundary.

Recreational Offshore Landing Permit: The Department reminds anglers that a Recreational Offshore Landing Permit is required in order to possess certain species, including red snapper.  Anglers may obtain or renew the permit, free of charge at http://rolp.wlf.la.gov.  Permit renewals can be completed up to 30 days prior to expiration.

The permit is required for any angler possessing tuna, billfish, swordfish, amberjack, grouper, snapper, hind, wahoo, cobia and dolphin, except those fishing on a paid-for-hire trip where the captain holds a permit.

Full details about the new regulations can be found at http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/news/37430

FISH ON!

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