2022 LOUISIANA

1 LOUISIANARECREATIONAL FISHING REGULATIONSI ncluded inside: NEW License Fee information beginning June 1, 2022 Some discounts, coverages, payment plans, and features are not available in all states, in all geico companies, or in all situations. Boat and PWC coverages are underwritten by geico . geico is a registered service mark of Government Employees Insurance Company, Washington, DC 20076; a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. subsidiary. 2021 geico . 21_5507299281 Switch to geico and see how easy it could be to save money on boat insurance. Simply visit to get | 1-800-865-4846 | Local OfficeCONTENTS10.

2 DEFINITIONS12. GENERAL FISHING INFORMATION14. FRESHWATER FISHING19. SALTWATER FISHING27. OTHER RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES33. WMA & REFUGE REGULATIONS39. BOATING SAFETY40. FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORIESC ontact State Creel & Size State Creel & Size & LICENSING & NEW LICENSING INFORMATIONDISCLAIMERThis publication is not an official copy of the laws in effect and should not be utilized or relied upon as such. It does represent an attempt by the publish-er to present, as a public service, a partial summary of the laws in effect at the time of the printing of this publication.

3 Substantive changes to the law may very well occur following the printing of this publication. For these reasons, the accuracy of the information contained within this publication cannot be guaranteed and the reader is cautioned that it is his/her responsibility to apprise himself of the laws in effect at any given time. These laws include those contained within Revised Statutes, particularly Title 56, the official regulations of the LOUISIANA Wildlife and Fisheries Commission, federal laws and any local or parish ordinances.

4 Contact your local LDWF Enforcement Agent for specific of the Department of the Interior strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination in departmental federally assisted programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or handicap. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility oper-ated by a recipient of federal assistance should write to: Director, Office for Equal Opportunity, Department of the Interior, Washington public document was published at a total cost of $29,700. 200,000 copies of this public document were published in the first printing at a cost of $29,700.

5 This document was published by Griffin Publishing, 33 Main St, North Adams, MA 01247 for the LOUISIANA Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to provide regulations on the 2022 fishing season. This material was printed in accordance with the standards for printing by state agencies established pursuant to 43:31. Printing of this material was purchased in accordance with the provisions of Title 43 of the LOUISIANA Revised Statutes. For advertising inquiries call (413) of the Department of the Interior and Department of Commerce strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination in departmental federally assist-ed programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, or handicap.

6 Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility operated by a recipient of federal assistance should write to: Director, Office for Equal Opportunity, Department of the Interior, Washington ARE REMINDED TO: Clean out truck beds and refrain from throwing cigarette butts or other trash out of the car or watercraft. Carry a trash bag in your car or boat. Securely cover trash containers to prevent animals from spreading litter. LITTERCall the state s Litterbug Hotline to report any potential littering violations including dumpsites and littering in public.

7 Those convicted of littering face hefty fines and litter abatement work.(Littering is a violation of :2531 et seq.)1-888-LITRBUGDON TCover Photo: Marley James Douget on a fishing trip at Miller s Lake in August 2020. - Photo by Craig A. Durbin22022 Recreational Fishing RegulationsLDWF MISSION STATEMENTTo manage, conserve, and promote wise utilization of LOUISIANA s renewable fish and wildlife resources and their supporting habitats through replenishment, protection, enhancement, research, development, and education for the social and economic benefit of current and future generations; to provide opportunities for knowledge of and use and enjoyment of these resources; and to promote a safe and healthy en-vironment for the users of the resourcesWILDLIFE AND FISHERIES COMMISSIONJ erri G.

8 Smitko, chairmanWilliam J. Joe McPherson, vice-chairmanWilliam D. Bill HoganAndrew BlanchardDusty J. GuidryAlfred R. Al SunseriHarlie E. Gene ReynoldsJohn Bel Edwards, GovernorJack Montoucet, SecretaryRobert Shadoin, Deputy Secretary Bryan McClinton, UndersecretaryRandy Myers, Assistant SecretaryPatrick Banks, Assistant SecretaryScott Longman, Deputy Assistant SecretaryLOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE & Box 980002000 Quail DriveBaton Rouge, LA 70898225-765-2800 DIVISION ADMINISTRATORSJ ason Froeba, FisheriesKenny Ribbeck, WildlifeCol. Chad Hebert, EnforcementFor updated information and the latest regulations visit us online at STOP POACHINGREPORT GAME VIOLATIONSO peration Game Thief1-800-442-251124 hours a day - 7 days a weekINFORMATION HOTLINE1-800-256-2749 MAJOR CHANGES FOR 2022 MARINE FISHERIESP lease refer to the LDWF website for current information: A Notice of Intent to change the ROLP age to 18 and older will go before the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission in December 2021.

9 Please check our website for updates to this rule: 2. During 2021, the use of recreational crab traps will be prohibited in designated derelict crab trap cleanup areas. Please check our web-site for the most recent During the 2019 legislative session, language was amended regarding the placement of escape rings in crab regulations appear in red text throughout the Starting June 1, 2022, license prices and structure will change. There are many references to these changes throughout the book (new chart is in the Licensing section). Changes will be in bold italic red time you purchase a fi shing license or register your boat, a portion of the proceeds go toward preserving our nation s coastlines, lakes, rivers and streams.

10 Protecting our memories on the water for generations to come. THE SIMPLE ACT OF FISHING, PRESERVES more at more at 12/4/11 9:53 Valid to fish from a charter vessel in saltwater areas of the state, with a licensed guide on board at all Valid to fish under the direction of a charter operation in a licensed charter skiff in saltwater areas of the Sportsman s Paradise License: Includes Basic and Saltwater Fishing, Basic and Big Game Hunting, Bow, Primitive Firearms, Turkey, LA Duck and WMA Hunting Permit, and all recreational gear licenses (EXCEPT recreational trawls greater than 16 feet in length).