Department of Wildlife & Fisheries
P.O. Box 98000 2000 Quail Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70898 225-765-2800
LDWF Mission Statement
To manage, conserve, and promote wise utilization of Louisiana’s renewable fish and wildlife resources and their supporting habitats through replenishment, protection, enhancement, research, development, and education for the social and economic benefit of current and future generations; to provide opportunities for knowledge of and use and enjoyment of these resources; and to promote a safe and healthy environment for the users of the resources
New regulations appear in red text throughout the pamphlet.
John Bel Edwards, Governor
Jack Montoucet, Secretary
Robert Shadoin, Deputy Secretary
Bryan McClinton, Undersecretary
Randy Myers, Assistant Secretary
Patrick Banks, Assistant Secretary
Scott Longman, Deputy Assistant Secretary
Division Administrators
Jason Froeba, Fisheries
Kenny Ribbeck, Wildlife
Buddy Baker, Coastal & Nongame Resources
Col. Chad Hebert, Enforcement
Wildlife and Fisheries Commission
William D. “Bill’’ Hogan, chairman
Jerri G. Smitko, vice-chairman
Andrew Blanchard
Dusty J. Guidry
Alfred R. “Al” Sunseri
Chad J. Courville
William J. “Joe” McPherson
For updated information and the latest regulations
visit us online at
www.wlf.louisiana.gov
Freshwater Offices
Minden 318.371.3050
Monroe 318.343.4044
Pineville 318.487.5885
Lake Charles 337.491.2577
Lafayette 337.262.2080
Baton Rouge 225.765.2337
Lacombe 985.882.5228
Natchitoches 318.357.3214
Saltwater Offices
Lacombe 985.882.0027
Grand Isle 985.787.2163
New Orleans 504.284.2030
Bourg 985.594.4139
Lafayette 337.262.2080
Lake Charles 337.491.2579
Have a specific question that you don’t see answered here?
Call an Enforcement Office to speak with someone directly.
Pineville 318-487-5634 Baton Rouge 225-765-2999 New Orleans 504-284-2023 Lake Charles 337-491-2580 Lafayette 337-262-2080 Minden 318-371-3049 Thibodaux 985-447-0821 Monroe 318-343-2417
Licensing / Boat Registration information
(225) 765-2887 or (225) 765-2898
For specific information on boat registration, please visit
www.wlf.la.gov/boat-registration-boat-and-motor-titles
Free Fishing Weekend
June 12-13
Enjoy a weekend of fishing in Louisiana without having to purchase a license. Visit www.wlf.la.gov for special events and more information
