LA_GULF
Louisiana — State waters (0–3 nm) · LDWF
Currently OPENOpen year-round
No bag limit, no size limit in LA.
Louisiana DWF.
nearshore
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus
Spring spawning aggregations on structure. Fiddler crabs, sand fleas, oysters on small jigs. Subtle bite, fast hookset.
Preferred water temp50–80°F
Preferred depth5–50 ft
Peak monthsFeb, Mar, Apr
Holds onpilings, bridges, jetties, oyster bars, rocky bottom
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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