Restricted + banned species, permits required, and regulatory contact. Updated May 2026.
Most aquarium species legal.
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
Official website: https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/
Always check the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries restricted-species list before any aquarium livestock purchase. Lists update regularly and federal Lacey Act listings apply on top of state rules.
No, piranhas are prohibited in Louisiana.
No, all Channa (snakehead) species are illegal in Louisiana.
Most common aquarium species do NOT require a permit in Louisiana. Most aquarium species legal. Always check the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries website for the current restricted-species list before purchase.
The official source is the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries: https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/. State lists update regularly - check before any purchase.
Yes, most aquarium species ship freely between states. Restricted species (snakeheads, piranhas where banned) cannot ship into Louisiana. Vetted Fast Aquatics vendors filter to your state automatically.
Fast Aquatics vendors filter inventory automatically by your shipping state - you'll only see species legal to ship to LA. Browse saltwater, freshwater, coral, or aquatic plants with carrier-tracked Buyer Protection on every order.
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