Louisiana Sportsman

June 4, 2026

Recreational red snapper season to close on Sept. 19

September 17, 2022 From News Reports

LDWF Secretary Jack Montoucet signed a declaration of emergency to close the recreational red snapper season on September 19.[…]

Feds could use a good rap on the knuckles over red snapper counts

September 10, 2022 Joe Macaluso

Using out-of-date, outmoded and an archaic management system when it comes to recreational fishermen catching red snapper.[…]

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Aug. 28, 2022

September 8, 2022 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest private recreational red snapper estimates through Aug. 28, 2022.[…]

Gulf Council recommends modifying red snapper catch limits

August 25, 2022 From News Reports

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council took final action on a framework action to modify red snapper catch limits.[…]

Three men cited for possessing 49 red snapper in Vermilion Parish

August 8, 2022 From News Reports

LDWF enforcement agents cited three men for alleged recreational fishing violations in the Gulf of Mexico in Vermilion Parish on August 5.[…]

Ring the dinner bell for mangrove snapper

July 22, 2022 John Manion

George Cox and Tre’ Haydel are serious about catching mangrove snapper. They’ve developed a technique using Penne pasta.[…]

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through July 10, 2022

July 21, 2022 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest recreational red snapper landing estimates through July 10, 2022.[…]

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 26, 2022

July 8, 2022 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest recreational red snapper landing estimates through June 26, 2022[…]

Nashville-Style Hot Snapper Sandwich

June 24, 2022 Nathan L. Judice

Grilled, baked, fried and even smoked, red snapper holds its own with a wide variety of cooking techniques.[…]

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 12, 2022

June 23, 2022 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landing estimates through June 12, 2022.[…]

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through June 5, 2022

June 16, 2022 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the latest recreational red snapper landing estimates through June 5, 2022.[…]

Prepping for summer snapper? Gear up with free release tools from Return ‘Em Right!

May 4, 2022 From News Reports

By participating in a short online review of best practices anglers can receive free release gear from the Return ‘Em Right program.[…]

Louisiana private recreational red snapper season to open May 27

April 12, 2022 From News Reports

The 2022 private recreational red snapper season will begin on May 27 in both state and federal waters with a daily bag limit of 3 fish.[…]

Gulf Council requests information via Fisherman Feedback tool for red snapper

February 19, 2022 From News Reports

This information will help to inform scientists and managers as they formulate a current understanding of the red snapper stock.[…]

Red snapper season to close Dec. 31, 2021

December 28, 2021 From News Reports

LDWF would like to remind anglers that the red snapper season is scheduled to close on Dec. 31 at 11:59 p.m.[…]

Chance Pecoraro caught this beautiful red snapper on cut mackerel in July.

LDWF: Red snapper landing estimates through Dec. 5, 2021

December 16, 2021 From News Reports

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries released the private recreational red snapper landing estimates through Dec. 5, 2021.[…]