Florida applied for a permit that would allow a 39-day Atlantic recreational red snapper fishing season, a dramatic increase from 2 days in 2025.
If you prefer taking your time fishing, you're in luck. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the longest private recreational Gulf red snapper season since the state started managing them. In a press ...
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Florida Seeks Control of Atlantic Red Snapper

Exempted Fishing Permit is a Critical Step to Shift Atlantic Red Snapper Management from the Federal Government to the Southeastern States.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The governors of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina joined forces on Wednesday, requesting state management of red snapper and other reef fishes in the South Atlantic Ocean. In a ...
For a decade, fishing for red snapper off Florida's east coast has been severely limited, while the Gulf Coast has been much ...
ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s 2025 Gulf private recreational red snapper season is now open. It started over Memorial day weekend and runs through select dates through thee end of the year. The season is ...
THE 2025 SOUTH ATLANTIC RED SNAPPER SEASON STARTS THIS FRIDAY. MEETING RECREATIONAL ANGLERS IN FLORIDA WILL HAVE JUST TWO DAYS TO CATCH ONE OF FLORIDA’S MOST SOUGHT AFTER SPECIES OF FISH. AND AS WESH ...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Monday that a permit has been filed allowing the state to continue managing the red ...
Gulf Breeze, Fla. -- Florida's red snapper season is officially open. The snapper season in Alabama opened yesterday. Charter boat captains in both states are looking forward to a good season this ...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Big changes are shaking up red snapper fishing in the South Atlantic, and Florida Congressman John Rutherford says it’s a hard-fought win for the families who depend on the water ...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a record-breaking 126-day Gulf red snapper season for 2025. The season will be split into summer and fall segments, including holiday weekends. This extended ...