do oysters have a season
The oyster harvest season for public oyster areas generally runs from the first Wednesday following Labor Day in September through April 30 of the following year. However, the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission can open and close the season when biological data indicate a need. Harvesters should review the current status of public oyster areas below for the most current oyster season information.
The following areas shall remain closed for the 2015/2016 oyster season: 1  Bay Junop Public Oyster Seed Reservation. 2  The east side of the Calcasieu Lake Public Oyster Area (LDHH Harvest Area 29). 3  Sabine Lake Public Oyster Area. 4  2014 cultch plant in Hackberry Bay within the following coordinates: