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Louisiana

Fishing

Fishing

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries

P.O. Box 98000
2000 Quail Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
(225) 765-2800

Jeff Landry, Governor

Tyler M. Bosworth, Secretary

Stephen Clark, Superintendent of Wildlife & Fisheries Law Enforcement

Ryan Montegut, Asst. Secretary of Fisheries

Tommy Tuma, Asst. Secretary of Wildlife

Bryan McClinton, Undersecretary

Taylor Brazan, Communications Director

Rachel DeWitte, Director of Operations

Cole Garrett, General Counsel

Deputy Assistant Secretary

Chris Schieble, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Fisheries

Division Administrators

Randy Myers, Wildlife

Scott Longman, Wildlife

David Breithaupt, Wildlife

Patrick Banks, Fisheries

Jason Froeba, Fisheries

Lt. Colonel Edward Skena, Enforcement

Lt. Colonel Clay Marques, Enforcement

Wildlife and Fisheries Commission

Kevin C. Sagrera, Chairman

Kenneth A. “Andy” Brister, Vice-Chairman

Andrew J. Blanchard

Jimmie Martin, Sr.

Harlie E. “Gene” Reynolds

Nathan D. Wall

Jonathan D. Walker

Information Hotline

(800) 256-2749

For updated information and the latest regulations, visit the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website.

LDWF Fisheries Contact Information

Freshwater Offices

Minden - (318) 371-3050

Monroe - (318) 343-4044

Pineville - (318) 487-5885

Lake Charles - (337) 491-2219

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

Licensing / Boat Registration Information

(225) 765-2887 or (225) 765-2898

For specific information on boat registration and motor titles, visit the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries boat registration page.

LDWF Enforcement Offices

Have a specific question that you don’t see answered here?

Call an Enforcement Office to speak with someone directly.

Baton Rouge - (225) 765-2999

Lafayette - (337) 262-2080

Lake Charles - (337) 491-2580

Minden - (318) 371-3049

Monroe - (318) 343-2417

New Orleans - (504) 284-2023

Pineville - (318) 487-5634

Thibodaux - (985) 447-0821

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

Regulations of the U.S. Department of Interior strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination in the departmental federally assisted programs on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or handicap. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program, activity or facility operated by a recipient of federal assistance should write to: Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Civil Rights; U.S. Department of Interior; 1849 C Street, NW; Washington, D.C. 20240