LA_GULF
Louisiana — State waters (0–3 nm) · LDWF
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Bag limit
- 5 / angler / day
- Slot
- 16″–27″ TL (total length)
Slot 16-27" TL, 5/person/day. 1 fish per day may exceed 27".
Louisiana DWF.
inshore
Black Drum
Pogonias cromis
Bigger cousin of redfish. Crab and shrimp on the bottom on incoming tide near structure. Spring spawning aggregations are eye-popping.
Preferred water temp50–80°F
Preferred depth5–50 ft
Peak monthsFeb, Mar, Apr
Holds onpasses, docks, oyster bars, channel edges
In our regions
Northeast Florida — AtlanticCentral/Southeast Florida — AtlanticMiami & Keys — Atlantic sideSouthwest Florida — GulfFlorida Panhandle — GulfBig Bend — GulfNorth Carolina (Outer Banks + Cape Lookout)South Carolina CoastGeorgia CoastAlabama GulfMississippi GulfLouisiana GulfTexas Gulf
Regulations
⚠️ BETA: best-effort current as of May 31, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.
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