Florida anglers can fish for red snapper 126 days on the west coast but only two days on the east coast.

Federal approval of state pilot programs for red snapper opened greatly expanded 2026 seasons for the South Atlantic. With approval of exempted fishing permits (EFPs), South Atlantic recreational ...

Florida's 2025 Gulf red snapper fall season opens Sept. 1st. The season is open to private recreational vessels and state-permitted charters without federal reef fish permits. The daily bag limit is ...

Get ready for longer red snapper seasons, on both sides of the state. Gov. Ron DeSantis checked another item on his wishlist when he announced on May 11 that Florida will be taking over management of ...