Louisiana
How much red snapper did Louisiana anglers catch in 2025? The numbers are in.
Louisiana sport anglers reeled in nearly 950,000 pounds of red snapper during the 2025 season, newly released estimates show, as the state works with federal authorities to restore population numbers for the sought-after offshore fish.
Gulf states are granted an annual red snapper quota by federal fisheries officials and recreational anglers are allowed to fish until that quota is met. Louisiana tracks its data through its LA Creel program, which includes dockside, phone and email surveys.
The 2025 red snapper season quota for private recreational anglers was 894,955 pounds, the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says. An estimated 947,103 pounds were caught during the season, which means 52,148 pounds will have to be subtracted from this year’s quota.
Last year’s season allowed anglers to fish for 200 days, from May 1 through November 16, the department says. A limit of four fish per day, per angler, at a minimum size of 16 inches, was in effect.
“We could not be happier about how this year’s red snapper season turned out,” state Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Tyler Bosworth said in a statement. “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.”
The yearly red snapper quotas are divided up between commercial and recreational fisheries. Commercial fisheries are granted 51% and recreational the remainder. The recreational quota is further divided among private anglers and charter boats.
The Gulf’s red snapper population declined rapidly in previous decades and hit a low point in 1990, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Population numbers have since gradually improved, but remain below a target number for rebuilding the stock.
Louisiana anglers target red snapper offshore, including around oil and gas rigs that act as artificial reefs.
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – A driver died from a gunshot wound after a Louisiana State Police car chase in New Orleans Saturday evening (June 20), but troopers say they did not fire the gun.
Troop NOLA confirmed the car chase ended near Franklin Avenue and North Miro Street Saturday. Troopers said they found the driver shot and brought them to the hospital, where that person died.
The driver’s identity has not been released.
A Troop NOLA spokesperson said he could not confirm if anyone else was in the car, if anyone has been arrested, or if troopers found a gun.
A spokesperson said more details will be released as a state police force investigation continues.
Troop NOLA is a special investigation unit tasked with proactive policing, traffic enforcement and crime reduction.
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MONROE, La. (KNOE) – Shelby Bordelon of Iberville Parish was crowned Miss Louisiana 2026 Saturday night in Monroe, earning the title and a $15,000 scholarship. Bordelon, a graduate student at Southeastern Louisiana University, said the role is about more than pageantry, emphasizing the yearlong service mission tied to the crown.
“Part of the mission of this organization is the service behind it,” Bordelon said. “And the service is so important, you are serving your state for a year… having the opportunities to connect with others… to continue making an impact and leaving my mark on others as well.”
Bordelon, who finished first runner-up in last year’s competition, said the moment her name was called as the winner still hasn’t fully sunk in.
“It was every emotion you could think of that was running through my mind at that moment,” she said, adding she focused on preparation and perspective this year. “I really wanted to go into this year with no regrets… just really trusting in that mindset and that plan.”
Bordelon said she hopes to use her platform to raise awareness for her nonprofit, Claire’s Promise, which focuses on combating drunk driving.
You can learn more about the nonprofit here. She will now represent Louisiana at the Miss America Pageant, which begins in late August in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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