Here are some of the most common:
* American Eel (Anguilla rostrata): This is the most common eel found in Louisiana. They are catadromous, meaning they spend most of their lives in freshwater but migrate to the ocean to spawn.
* Conger Eel (Conger oceanicus): This species is found in deeper waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and occasionally strays into Louisiana coastal waters.
* Moray Eel (Gymnothorax moringa): These are primarily found in the Gulf of Mexico, but they can also be found in the brackish waters of Louisiana.
* Slipmouth Eel (Ophisthoprosopis) and other Deep-Sea Eels: Many other types of eels inhabit the deeper parts of the Gulf of Mexico.
So, if you're fishing in Louisiana waters, you might just catch an eel!