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HB 665

FISHING/NETS: Prohibits hoop nets and seines from being utilized in North Pass and Manchac Pass

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Shane Mack

Louisiana HB 665 bans hoop nets and seines in North Pass and Manchac Pass, restricting fishing methods in two coastal waterways to address unspecified conservation or resource management concerns.

Effective date: 08/01/2026.
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Bill Summary · HB 665

Legislative bill overview

HB 665 would ban the use of hoop nets and seines—two types of fishing gear—in North Pass and Manchac Pass, waterways in Louisiana. The bill targets these specific net types in these two locations while allowing other fishing methods to continue.

Why is this important

These passes are critical ecosystems and fishery zones in Louisiana's coastal region. Net restrictions can significantly impact commercial and recreational fishing operations, gear-dependent livelihoods, and fish populations, depending on conservation goals versus economic impacts in affected areas.

Potential points of contention

  • Economic impact on commercial fishers: Hoop nets and seines are established fishing methods; restricting them eliminates income sources for fishers who depend on this gear in these passes
  • Scope and effectiveness: The bill targets only two passes—questions arise about whether this addresses the intended conservation problem or merely shifts fishing pressure to nearby waters
  • Exemptions and enforcement: Unclear whether recreational fishing, subsistence fishing, or specific fish species would be exempt, and how enforcement would be funded and conducted

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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