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Tue Aug 11, 2026

Louisiana Finfish Task Force

Finfish Task Force to discuss tarpon gamefish status, red snapper season, and hurricane grant updates

The Louisiana Finfish Task Force will hear updates on 2020/2021 hurricane disaster grant funding, the Seafood Safety Task Force, and recreational red snapper landings estimates. They will also discuss recent legislative changes that would have designated tarpon as a gamefish.

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Finfish Task Force MeetingTuesday, August 11, 2026, 10:00AMLDWF Headquarters2000 Quail Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70898 AGENDA Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call and Introduction of Guests Approval of the May 4, 2026 Meeting Minutes Approval of the August 11, 2026 Meeting Agenda New Business To Hear an Update on the 2020/2021 Hurricane Disaster Grant Funding – LDWF To Hear Updates on Seafood Safety Task Force – LDAF To Discuss the Tarpon Fishery and the Most Recent Legislative Changes that Would Have Designated Tarpon as a Gamefish - FTF To Hear an Update on Recreational Red Snapper Landings Estimates and Season Implications - LDWF Public Comment To Hear Future Agenda Item Proposals Set Next Meeting Date and Location Adjourn The meeting will be held in compliance with Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law as defined by Louisiana R.S. 42:11, et seq. The public is invited to attend. To listen in to the meeting via webinar register at: https://wlf-la.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a9JzT7vnQC-Z4LcQAYPEWQ If you would like to call in via phone, you can log onto the webinar by dialing in at 215-861-0674, and using the password- 806520# The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with managing and protecting Louisiana's abundant natural resources. For more information, visit us at www.wlf.louisiana.gov, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ldwffb, or follow us on Twitter @LDWF. To sign up for LDWF commercial fishing alerts sent as text messages or as emails, visit http://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/s …
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Mon May 4, 2026

Louisiana Finfish Task Force

Louisiana Finfish Task Force to discuss red drum size limits and charter fishing rules

The Louisiana Finfish Task Force will review proposed changes to red drum size limits for recreational tournaments and discuss new rules for charter fishing on wildlife management areas. Members will also consider a request for a workshop on Robert’s Rules of Order and review commercial catfish data from 2017.

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Finfish Task Force Meeting Monday, May 4, 2026, 10:00AM LDWF Headquarters 2000 Quail Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70898 AGENDA I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests III. Approval of the February 26, 2026 Meeting Minutes IV. Approval of the May 4, 2026 Meeting Agenda V. New Business A. To Discuss the Notice of Intent (NOI) Regarding Charter Fishing on WMAs – FTF B. To Discuss the Notice of Intent (NOI) Process and the Role of the Finfish Task Force - FTF C. To Discuss Requesting a Presentation/Workshop for Robert’s Rules of Order by LA Sea Grant – FTF D. To Discuss an Exemption for Red Drum Size Limits During Recreational Fishing Tournaments – FTF E. To Receive and Consider Requested Commercial Catfish Data Related to the 2017 Establishment of USDA Inspection Regulations - LDWF VI. Public Comment VII. To Hear Future Agenda Item Proposals VIII. Set Next Meeting Date and Location IX. Adjourn The meeting will be held in compliance with Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law as defined by Louisiana R.S. 42:11, et seq. The public is invited to attend. To listen in to the meeting via webinar register at: https://wlf-la.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_grKHd2mOSU2GbSkB9ta7Xw If you would like to call in via phone, you can log onto the webinar by dialing in at 215-861-0674, and using the password- 806520# The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is charged with managing and protecting Louisiana's abundant natural resources. For more informatio …
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Thu Feb 26, 2026

Louisiana Finfish Task Force

Louisiana Finfish Task Force to discuss redfish migration and menhaden regulations

The Louisiana Finfish Task Force will meet to discuss several fishery management topics, including the migration of bull redfish into coastal areas, regulations for bait seine nets and set lines, and a proposed reduction to the commercial menhaden buffer zone. The task force will also receive the 2025 total menhaden catch and address catfish user-group conflicts in Pass Manchac.

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✓ Decided: Task Force recommends extending set line check time to 72 hours

The Task Force voted to recommend that the Commission increase the required frequency for checking and rebaiting set lines from 24 to 72 hours. It also recommended no changes to hoop net regulations in Pass Manchac. The group elected Ben Graham as chairman and Stuart Billeaud as vice-chairman.

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Finfish Task Force Meeting Thursday, February 26, 2026, 10:00AM LDWF Headquarters 2000 Quail Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70898 AGENDA I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Roll Call and Introduction of Guests III. Approval of the August 27, 2025 Meeting Minutes IV. Approval of the February 26, 2025 Meeting Agenda V. New Business A. To Discuss the Migration of Bull Redfish into Coastal Bay and Marshes – FTF B. To Discuss the Use of Bait Seine Nets on Sand Bars at the Mouth of Rivers - FTF C. To Discuss the Regulations for Checking and Rebaiting Set Lines Every 24 Hours – FTF D. To Discuss an Update on Notice of Intent (NOI) to Reduce the Buffer Zone for the Commercial Menhaden Industry – FTF E. To Receive the 2025 Total Menhaden Catch – FTF F. To Discuss Catfish User-group Conflict in Pass Manchac and Potential Restrictions on Hoop-netting – LDWF G. To Approve a Letter of Support for Responsible Anglers United (RAU) Grant Application for Habitat Restoration in Lafourche Parish - FTF VI. Public Comment VII. To Hear Future Agenda Item Proposals VIII. Set Next Meeting Date and Location IX. Adjourn The meeting will be held in compliance with Louisiana’s Open Meetings Law as defined by Louisiana R.S. 42:11, et seq. The public is invited to attend. To listen in to the meeting via webinar register at: https://wlf-la.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ai3tjSURSkK0nkST1TWmZw If you would like to call in via phone, you can log onto the webinar by dialing in at 215-861-0674, …
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Finfish Task Force Meeting Minutes Thursday, February 26, 2026, 10:00am LDWF Headquarters 2000 Quail Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70898 I. Pledge of Allegiance II. Roll call and introduction of guests Voting Members Present: James Pelas David Alphonso Stuart Billeaud Ben Graham George Huye Steve Rockwieler Adam Guillory Daryl Simon Voting Members Absent: Wayne Rollo Daniel Edgar Senator Hensgens Jay Trotter Non-Voting Members Present: John Walters Davis Madere Gene Cavalier Non-Voting Members Absent: Jason Adriance Jack Isaacs III. George Huye motioned to approve the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes, 2nd by James Pelas Huye. Motion carries. George Huye motioned to approve the February 26, 2026 meeting agenda as amended, 2nd by David Alphonso. Motion Carries. V. New Business A. To Discuss the Migration of Bull Redfish into Coastal Bay and Marshes Ben Graham stated that Daniel Edgar put items A. and B. on the agenda but he was unable to attend the meeting. Ben Graham stated that he was unsure of Daniel’s intent for discussing the items and asked if anyone had any input on the items. George Huye motioned to defer items A. and B. until the next meeting, 2nd by Daryl Simon. Motion carries. B. To Discuss the Use of Bait Seine Nets on Sand Bars at the Mouth of Rivers Item deferred until next meeting. C. To Discuss the Regulations for Checking and Rebaiting Set Lines Every 24 Hours Daryl Simon stated that in the past the task force …
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