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Louisiana State Record Fish

As published by laoutdoorwriters.com, checked Sep 17, 2026. 87 records. Louisiana fishing tournaments

Louisiana state fish: White crappie (freshwater), Spotted sea trout (saltwater). State fishing agency: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (agency website ↗).

Freshwater Records

SpeciesRecordYearWaterSource
Alligator Gar 179 lb#5 of 7 states 1997 Red River laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bigmouth Buffalo 70 lb 4.96 oz#2 of 18 states 1980 Bussy Brake laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Black Crappie 3 lb 13.44 oz#24 of 34 states 2010 Poverty Point Reservoir laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Blue Catfish 114 lb#10 of 25 states 2014 Mississippi River laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bluegill 1 lb 13.28 oz#38 of 40 states 2016 Iatt Lake laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bowfin 20 lb 8 oz#1 of 27 states 1976 Toledo Bend laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Chain Pickerel 5 lb 12 oz#22 of 25 states 1977 Kincaid Lake laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Channel Catfish 30 lb 4.96 oz#33 of 40 states 1977 Minor's Canal laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Common CarpAlso listed as Carp 35 lb#30 of 37 states 1981 Bussy Brake laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Flathead Catfish 95 lb#4 of 31 states 2007 Wax Lake laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Freshwater Drum 28 lb 7.04 oz#19 of 32 states 2011 Bayou Macon Lake laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Hybrid Striped Bass 16 lb 4 oz#20 of 26 states 2000 Lake Pontchartrain laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Largemouth Bass 15 lb 15.52 oz#11 of 43 states 1994 Caney Lake laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Redear Sunfish 2 lb 13.92 oz#17 of 25 states 1998 Caney Lake laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Sauger 1 lb 10.56 oz 1999 Thompson Creek laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Smallmouth Buffalo 43 lb 8 oz#9 of 14 states 1986 Bussy Brake laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Spotted Bass 4 lb 14.08 oz#17 of 22 states 1976 Tickfaw River laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Striped Bass 47 lb 8 oz#24 of 35 states 1991 Toledo Bend laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Warmouth 2 lb 2.08 oz#3 of 20 states 1987 Atchafalaya River laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
White Bass 6 lb 12.96 oz#2 of 31 states 2010 Amite River laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
White Crappie 3 lb 12.8 oz#21 of 28 states 2010 Lake Verret laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Yellow Bass 2 lb 10.72 oz#5 of 15 states 2014 Lake Darbonne laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026

Saltwater Records

SpeciesRecordYearWaterSource
African PompanoAlso listed as Pompano 40 lb 9.6 oz#4 of 7 states 2003 South Timbalier Block 139 laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Almaco Jack 50 lb 9.92 oz#3 of 7 states 2005 South Pass Block 62 laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Atlantic Croaker 8 lb#1 of 11 states 1972 South Timbalier Block 130 laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Atlantic SpadefishAlso listed as Spadefish 10 lb 4.96 oz#7 of 9 states 1989 Not listed laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Atlantic Tripletail 39 lb 8 oz#2 of 9 states 1959 Not listed laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bearded Brotula 20 lb 2010 South Pass Block laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bermuda Chub 8 lb 0.96 oz 2013 South Timbalier 308 laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bigeye Tuna 197 lb 4 oz#10 of 12 states 2009 60m SE Venice laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Black Drum 79 lb 8 oz#7 of 12 states 2007 Oak Bayou laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Black Grouper 54 lb 6.08 oz#4 of 5 states 2015 Garden Banks laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Blackfin Tuna 37 lb 9.6 oz#7 of 9 states 2001 Midnight Lump laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Blackjack 21 lb 4.96 oz 1982 Not listed laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Blue Marlin 1018 lb 8 oz#8 of 15 states 1977 Not listed laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Blue Runner 7 lb 8 oz#5 of 5 states 2006 Block 20 laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bluefin Tuna 1152 lb#2 of 16 states 2003 30m S of South Pass laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bluefish 21 lb 14.08 oz#10 of 17 states 1982 Not listed laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Cobia 149 lb 12 oz#1 of 11 states 1965 Grand Isle Block 69 laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Cubera Snapper 124 lb 8 oz#2 of 7 states 2007 Garden Banks laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
False AlbacoreAlso listed as Little Tunny 15 lb 8.48 oz#14 of 15 states 2013 Lena laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Florida Pompano 8 lb 8 oz#2 of 8 states 1969 Not listed laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Gafftopsail Catfish 11 lb 0.96 oz#2 of 5 states 1996 Red Fish Bayou laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Gag Grouper 74 lb 6.88 oz#3 of 8 states 2013 Venice laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Great Barracuda 50 lb#8 of 9 states 1970 Not listed laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Greater AmberjackAlso listed as Amberjack 139 lb#2 of 9 states 2009 South Timbalier Block 300 laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Gulf WhitingAlso listed as Whiting 1 lb 7.84 oz#7 of 7 states 2014 Grand Isle Surf laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Horse-Eye Jack 27 lb 8 oz 2004 Ship Shoal Block 291 laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Jack Crevalle 57 lb 14.08 oz#1 of 8 states 1997 Southwest Pass laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
King Mackerel 82 lb#3 of 13 states 1980 Not listed laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Ladyfish 4 lb 13.12 oz#5 of 7 states 2015 South Pass laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Lane Snapper 12 lb 1.28 oz#1 of 5 states 2009 Ship Shoal Blocks laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Longbill Spearfish 78 lb#2 of 7 states 1964 Not listed laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Mahi Mahi 71 lb 4 oz#5 of 14 states 1976 Not listed laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Mangrove SnapperAlso listed as Gray Snapper 18 lb 10.08 oz#2 of 8 states 2015 Ship Shoal laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Marbled Grouper 30 lb 9.6 oz 2008 Ship Shoal Blocks laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Misty Grouper 17 lb 2014 Gulf of Mexico laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Mutton Snapper 17 lb 9.6 oz#7 of 8 states 2002 Main Pass laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Rainbow Runner 26 lb#2 of 8 states 2008 Devil's Tower Platform laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Red Drum 61 lb#5 of 11 states 1992 Not listed laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Red Snapper 50 lb 4 oz#1 of 8 states 1996 South Timbalier Block 185 laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Rock Hind 8 lb 11.84 oz 2001 Vermilion Block 200 laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Sailfish 96 lb#3 of 9 states 1953 Not listed laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Scamp GrouperAlso listed as Scamp 33 lb 12 oz#1 of 8 states 2003 30 miles S of South Pass laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Sheepshead 21 lb 4 oz 1982 Not listed laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Shortfin Mako SharkAlso listed as Mako Shark 1149 lb 8 oz#2 of 17 states 2009 70m S of Fourchon laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Skipjack Tuna 31 lb 3.04 oz#4 of 9 states 2007 Green Canyon Blocks laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Snowy Grouper 60 lb#4 of 6 states 2014 South Pass laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Southern Flounder 13 lb 0.96 oz#7 of 9 states 1998 East of South Pass laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Southern Stingray 185 lb 12.8 oz 2013 Lake Pelto laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Spanish Mackerel 10 lb 8.96 oz#5 of 12 states 1972 Not listed laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Speckled Hind 32 lb#5 of 6 states 2010 South Pass Block laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Spinner Shark 162 lb#5 of 6 states 1999 Midnight Lumps laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Spotted Seatrout 12 lb 6.08 oz#4 of 10 states 1950 Lake Hermatage laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Swordfish 310 lb#13 of 15 states 1980 Mississippi Canyon laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Tarpon 246 lb 10.08 oz#1 of 8 states 2015 West Delta Block laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Triggerfish (Gray)Also listed as Gray Triggerfish 12 lb 6.4 oz#5 of 14 states as Triggerfish 2015 Ship Shoal laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Vermilion Snapper 6 lb 3.04 oz#6 of 8 states 1999 South of Grand Isle laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Wahoo 139 lb 4 oz#4 of 13 states 1976 West Delta Block 153 laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Warsaw Grouper 359 lb 1.6 oz#3 of 8 states 2008 South Timbalier Block 308 laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
White Marlin 134 lb#5 of 14 states 1976 Not listed laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
White TroutAlso listed as Sand Trout 11 lb 1973 Not listed laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Yellowedge Grouper 41 lb 14.4 oz#3 of 5 states 2009 West Delta Blocks laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Yellowfin Grouper 42 lb 2002 Vermilion Block 412 laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Yellowfin Tuna 251 lb#4 of 13 states 2012 West Delta Block 122 laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Yellowmouth Grouper 23 lb#3 of 5 states 2002 Mississippi Canyon laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Yellowtail Snapper 10 lb 3.2 oz#2 of 8 states 2001 Eugene Island Block 295 laoutdoorwriters.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026

Weights and lengths are shown as each list gives them, with units spelled out. Record holders' names are on the linked lists. Where one list shows the same fish under two names, it appears once with both names. Waters that have a page in this directory are linked. A rank such as "#3 of 46 states" places a record among the states' records for that species by weight; it is shown only where the record matches the national ranking exactly.

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