To close in state and federal waters off the Louisiana Coast
The 2025 red snapper season was one of Louisiana’s best fishing seasons yet. Thanks to the active management allowed by LA Creel, Louisiana anglers were able to fish red snapper for 200 days this year. The 2025 season had the most days with a 4-fish daily bag limit since state management went into effect.
Following the success of the season, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) Secretary Tyler Bosworth signed a declaration of emergency to close the private recreational and state charter red snapper season in state and federal waters off Louisiana at 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 16 due to the state’s allocation having been exceeded.
“We could not be happier about how this year’s red snapper season turned out,” said Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Tyler Bosworth. “We would like to thank all offshore anglers in Louisiana who have actively contributed to conservation and a very successful red snapper season by participating in the LA Creel process. We are looking forward to continuing upon this success next year.”
LA Creel estimates indicate that 921,880 pounds, or 103% percent of Louisiana’s 2025 annual private recreational and state charter allocation of 894,955 pounds, have been harvested through Nov. 2. Once all data has been reported through Nov. 16, a final estimate with the complete landings data for the 2025 season will be released.
