LDWF Press Release

October 19, 2024

Passive Recreational/Commercial Fishing Gear Marking and Tending Rules go into effect today

The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission adopted Notices of Intent regarding the marking of traps in freshwater and rules for saltwater and freshwater recreational and commercial yo-yos, trigger devices, trotlines, limb lines, jugs, and all other passive fishing devices containing a hook or hooks. The rules go into effect today, October 20, 2024.