If you are planning an offshore fishing trip between April 18 and April 21, you will need to obtain a ROLP, print a copy, or have an image saved of your ROLP before the old website is taken offline.

The ROLP is a free permit that is required in addition to all other applicable licenses and/or permits to possess the following offshore fish species or species groups in Louisiana state waters:

1. Tunas
2. Billfish
3. Swordfish
4. Amberjacks
5. Snappers
6. Groupers
7. Hinds
8. Cobia
9. Wahoo
10. Dolphinfish

The ROLP was developed to better quantify and characterize the charter and recreational anglers that fish beyond Louisiana’s territorial waters and plays a critical role in the State’s LA Creel Program.

For questions or assistance, contact LDWF at rolp@wlf.la.gov.