The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced that the portion of state outside waters between Caillou Boca and Freshwater Bayou Canal shall reopen to shrimping at 6:00 a.m. on March 24, 2026.
The opening area is defined as follows:
- The eastern boundary line originates at a point on the inside-outside line (LAC 76:VII.370) on the northwest shore of Caillou Boca at 29 degrees 02 minutes 46 seconds north latitude, 90 degrees 50 minutes 27 seconds west longitude, and ends at a point on the three-mile line at 28 degrees 59 minutes 30 seconds north latitude, 90 degrees 51 minutes 57 seconds west longitude. The western boundary line originates at a point on the inside-outside line (LAC 76:VII.370) on the western shore of Freshwater Bayou Canal at 29 degrees 32 minutes 03 seconds north latitude, 92 degrees 18 minutes 33 seconds west longitude and ends at a point on the three-mile line at 29 degrees 29 minutes 02 seconds north latitude, 92 degrees 19 minutes 34 seconds west longitude.
Recent biological sampling conducted by the department indicates that small white shrimp, which have over-wintered in these waters from January through now, have reached marketable sizes and the closure is no longer necessary. Notice of any opening, delaying, or closing of a season by the Secretary of the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will be made by public notice at least 72 hours prior to such action.
See the map above detailing this opening, or click to view the LDWF shrimp season webpage for current shrimp season information.
For more information, contact Konner Lockfield at (504) 286-4184 or klockfield@wlf.la.gov.