Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 76 - WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES
Part VII - Fish and Other Aquatic Life
Chapter 1 - Freshwater Sports and Commercial Fishing
Section VII-137 - Paddlefish

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code VII-137

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. The incidental take and possession of paddlefish (Polyodon spathula), commonly called spoonbill catfish, shall be regulated by the following provisions. Paddlefish as referred herein shall include roe and any parts thereof.

1. Properly licensed recreational fishermen using legal recreational gear may take paddlefish as per the following provisions. No person shall take or possess paddlefish in violation of any of the provisions herein.
a. Area-the taking or possession of paddlefish is closed in all saltwater areas of the state and in border waters shared with Texas.

b. All possessed paddlefish must be dead. The possession or transportation of live paddlefish is prohibited.

c. All paddlefish possessed on the waters of the state shall be maintained intact.

d. No person shall possess paddlefish eggs on the waters of the state which are not fully attached to the fish.

e. Daily Take and Possession Limit-the daily take and possession limit of paddlefish is two per person.

f. Maximum Size Limit-all paddlefish greater than 30 inches (lower jaw fork length) must be returned to the water immediately. Lower jaw fork length is the distance from the tip of the lower jaw to the mid-line of the caudal fin.

2. The commercial take and possession of paddlefish is prohibited. No person shall purchase, sell, barter, exchange or trade or attempt to purchase, sell, barter or trade paddlefish, their eggs or parts thereof.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 56:6(25)(a), R.S. 56:325.C. and R.S. 56:326.3.

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