The Gulf's red snapper population sharply declined in previous decades, but has been gradually improving. Quotas are in place ...

LDWF estimates that 947,103 pounds of Red Snapper were landed during the 2025 private recreational season. These landings ...

Their haul included a 200-pound goliath grouper.

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Out on the Gulf, the red snapper are back in big numbers—more than researchers have seen in years. Scientists at the University of South Alabama’s Stokes School of Marine and ...

DESTIN, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Governor Ron DeSantis announced the longest Red Snapper Season to date at a press conference in Destin on Monday. DeSantis says this is the longest season since Florida ...

Over 20 boats ventured offshore during last weekend’s Suncoast Snapper Slapper tournament out of Marina Jacks in Sarasota. And with it, a beautiful few days of weather, allowing some to head deep in ...

Senators claim Coast Guard interdicts 1 in 5 foreign vessels, leaving nearly 80% unchallenged to harvest red snapper in U.S.

In their letter, the senators expressed appreciation for the Coast Guard’s efforts to stop illegal harvesting in the Gulf of ...

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 ...

The Atlantic red snapper season runs July 11-12 in federal waters, with a one-fish bag limit. Florida's Gulf red snapper season is 126 days, while the Atlantic season is only two days. Gov. DeSantis ...