Louisiana · USA
Lake Pontchartrain
- Region
- Louisiana, USA
- Regulation zone
- Louisiana statewide regulations
Species in Lake Pontchartrain
Atlantic Croaker- Bay Anchovy
Blue Catfish- Gulf Menhaden
- Gulf Sturgeon
Hardhead Catfish
Red Drum
Spot
Spotted Seatrout
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Seasons & limits — Louisiana statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catfish (blue, channel and flathead) | Year-round | Daily limit 100 in aggregate; minimum lengths: blue 12 inches, channel 11 inches, flathead 14 inches; an angler may possess up to 25 undersized catfish of the three species combined (special rules in Caddo Lake, Sabine River and Toledo Bend Reservoir) | — |
| Sturgeon | Year-round | No legal harvest or possession | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
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Species: Louisiana state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.