Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana SB203: FISH/FISHING: Provides for possession of catch during multiday trip. (8/1/26)
Status: Signed into law, May 29, 2026
What the bill says
An act To amend and reenact R.S. 56:325(B)(4) and 325.1(A)(4), relative to possession of recreational fish; to provide for a geographic location; to provide for possession limits; to provide for fishing licenses; to provide for largemouth bass and spotted bass; to provide for red drum and spotted sea trout; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 56:325(B)(4) and 325.1(A)(4), relative to possession of recreational fish; to provide for a geographic location; to provide for possession limits; to provide for fishing licenses; to provide for largemouth bass and spotted bass; to provide for red drum and spotted sea trout; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 56:325(B)(4) and 325.1(A)(4) are hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows: §325. Daily take, possession, and size limits; freshwater recreational fish; possession of finfish filets prohibited * * * B.(1) * * * * * * (4) The possession limit for largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) and spotted bass (Micropterus punctulatus) taken south of U.S. Highway 90 shall be three times the daily take limit when the fisherman holds and is in possession of a Page 1 of Coding: Words which are struck through are deletions from existing law; words in boldface type and underscored are additions. SLS 26RS-462 ORIGINAL SB NO. valid recreational fishing license and can show a landing receipt from a public boat launch located south of U.S. Highway 90 that demonstrates to the satisfaction of the department that the fisherman has been actively on the water or at a remote camp that can be accessed only by water for two …
Sponsors
- Lambert, Eddie (R, 18) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Effective date 8/1/2026.
- : Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 475.
- : Signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Sent to the Governor by the Secretary of the Senate.
- : Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Amendments proposed by the House read and concurred in by a vote of 34 yeas and 0 nays.
- : Received from the House with amendments.
- : Read third time by title, amended, roll called on final passage, yeas 97, nays 0. Finally passed, ordered to the Senate.
- : Scheduled for floor debate on 05/13/2026.
- : Read by title, passed to 3rd reading.
Votes
- Senate Vote on SB 203, CONCUR (#990) (May 19, 2026): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on SB 203, FINAL PASSAGE (#1270) (May 13, 2026): 97 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Vote on SB 203, FINAL PASSAGE (#168) (March 25, 2026): 34 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SB203?
- SB203 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): FISH/FISHING: Provides for possession of catch during multiday trip. (8/1/26).
- What does SB203 do?
- In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 56:325(B)(4) and 325.1(A)(4), relative to possession of recreational fish; to provide for a geographic location; to provide for possession limits; to provide for fishing licenses; to provide for largemouth bass and spotted bass; to provide for red drum and spotted sea trout; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of SB203?
- Signed into law as of May 29, 2026. Latest action: Effective date 8/1/2026. (May 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB203?
- Lambert, Eddie (R, 18).
- Where is the official record for SB203?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=SB203
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