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Fishing

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries

Louisiana Department of Wildlife & Fisheries Logo

P.O. Box 9800
2000 Quail Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
225-765-2800

Jeff Landry, Governor
Madison D. Sheahan, Secretary
Tyler M. Bosworth,
Chief of Staff
Stephen Clark,
Superintendent of Wildlife & Fisheries Law Enforcement
Ryan Montegut,
Assistant Secretary of Fisheries
Bryan McClinton,
Undersecretary
Taylor Brazan,
Communications Director
Rachel DeWitte,
Director of Operations
Cole Garrett,
General Counsel
Chris Schieble,
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Fisheries

Division Administrators

Randy Myers, Wildlife
Tommy Tuma, Wildlife
Scott Longman, Wildlife
Patrick Banks, Fisheries
Jason Froeba, Fisheries

Wildlife and Fisheries Commission

Kevin C. Sagrera, Chairman
Kenneth A. "Andy" Brister,
Vice-Chairman
Andrew J. Blanchard
Brandon J. DeCuir
Gene Reynolds

Nathan D. Wall
Jonathan D. Walker

Information Hotline

1-800-256-2749

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, please visit www.wlf.la.gov/boat-registration-boat-and-motor-titles

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

Contact Information for Reporting Game Violations
Informations about the Lousiana Community Fishing Program
Louisiana Sport Fish Restoration Program
Information about Louisiana Creel Saltwater Landings Data Collection Program
Information about Louisiana Volunteer Instructor Program and Louisiana Outdoor Explorer