Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP)

FAQs
Private recreational anglers are required to have a valid Recreational Offshore Landing Permit (ROLP) to possess tunas, billfish, swordfish, amberjacks, groupers, snappers, hinds, cobia, wahoo, and dolphinfish in Louisiana waters. This permit is free of charge. Minors (under age 18) are not required to have an ROLP. Only register for an ROLP if you're planning to go on a private, recreational offshore trip. You do not need an ROLP if you do not fish offshore, if you only go offshore on charter boats as a client (as you’re covered by the captain’s Charter ROLP), or if you do not fish for or land those species. So, if you're fishing for speckled trout offshore, you do not need an ROLP. But if you land red snapper, you do.  

Get a ROLP

You can obtain, view, or renew a ROLP at ldwf.wlf.la.gov/rolp. You will need to create or sign into your account to obtain your ROLP. You will need to have your LDWF Saltwater, Lifetime Fishing, Lifetime Hunting/Fishing, or Charter (Guide) license number ready. You will also need a working email address. If you do not know your 10-digit Lifetime Hunting/Fishing license number, you can look it up on our licensing site.

If you have any questions or experience issues, please email ROLP@wlf.la.gov or call (225)763-5488. They will respond to emails/calls during regular business hours.