Louisiana Special White Shrimp Season to Open in Portion of State Inshore Waters from April 24, 2026, to May 10, 2026

Baton Rouge, La., Apr 20, 2026 - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced that a portion of state inshore waters in the Vermillion-Teche Basin will open to shrimping for a special white shrimp season at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, and close Sunday, May 10, 2026, at official sunset.

The opening area is defined as follows:

• The Atchafalaya River Ship Channel at Eugene Island as delineated by the red Channel Buoy Line westward to the western shore of Freshwater Bayou Canal.

Recent biological sampling conducted in the Vermillion-Teche Basin by the department has indicated that white shrimp have reached marketable sizes in large abundances and are available for harvest within these state inside waters. 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.