LDWF: Greater Amberjack Season in Louisiana Ends Wednesday

LDWF: Greater amberjack season in Louisiana ends Wednesday

BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced that the greater amberjack season closed Wednesday in Louisiana waters.NOAA officials told the LDWF that the 2026 annual catch target has been projected to be met, and the catch season will be closed until 2027 as of Oct. 14.The start of next season is scheduled for Sept. 1, 2027.Permalink

Louisiana ends amberjack season for recreational fishermen

Greater amberjack season will close in Louisiana waters overnight for recreational fishermen after anglers caught over 335,000 pounds in 43 days.

Louisiana Closes Amberjack Season Starting Wednesday

Louisiana closes recreational greater amberjack fishing in state waters Wednesday after anglers topped 335,000 pounds in a 43-day season.

LDWF announces recreational greater amberjack season to close on Oct. 14, 2026

The LDWF issued a Declaration of Emergency to close the recreational greater amberjack season in Louisiana waters on October 14, 2026.[...]