red snapper

Louisiana fishermen have been given an extra eight days to go catch even more Red Snapper in the state's coastal waters.

There are also changes in daily limits and the number of days open for legal fishing.

Anglers will be limited to two fish per day and each catch must be at least 16 inches long or longer.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) has issued a declaration of emergency to reopen the recreational red snapper season on weekends only, effective November 1, until further notice.

Dates have been announced for Louisiana's 2019 red snapper recreational fishing season.