Donna O’Brien’s giant red snapper

Donna O’Brien with an 18-pound red snapper caught out of Port Fourchon on July 4, 2022.

Casey Gary’s beautiful bass

Nick’s hammer red snapper

The red snapper landings estimate through June 7, 2026 indicate that 210,474 pounds, or 23.9%, has been landed.[…]

The red snapper landings estimate through July 5, 2026 indicate that 632,882 pounds, or 71.7%, has been landed.[…]

LDWF Secretary Tyler Bosworth has signed a declaration of emergency to increase the red snapper limit to five fish per person for 7/2-7/5. […]