LA_GULF
Louisiana — State waters (0–3 nm) · LDWF
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Bag limit
- 10 / angler / day
- Minimum
- 10″ TL (total length)
LA: within 10-snapper aggregate.
reef
Schoolmaster Snapper
Lutjanus apodus
Common shallow-reef snapper around mangroves and coral in FL Keys, Bahamas, S FL, S Gulf. Targeted on light tackle. SAFMC/GMFMC-managed in snapper aggregate.
In our regions
Miami & Keys — Atlantic sideBahamas — Eleuthera, Exuma & Cat IslandBahamas — Bimini & Grand BahamaSouthwest Florida — GulfBahamas — Abaco & Andros
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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FEDERAL
Federal Gulf (9–200 nm) — GMFMC
Currently OPENOpen year-round
- Bag limit
- 10 / angler / day
- Minimum
- 10″ TL (total length)
GMFMC: 10" min, within 10-snapper aggregate.