Florida anglers get 14-day window to catch red snapper this fall after federal approval

New permit allows 14-day Atlantic red snapper harvest off Florida

NOAA Fisheries approves a new permit allowing Florida recreational anglers to harvest red snapper from Oct. 9 to Oct. 22.

Florida extends Gulf red snapper season with 8 additional harvest days

Florida recreational anglers will get eight additional days to fish for red snapper in the Gulf this fall, with the season now running continuously from Oct. 9 through Oct. 22.

Florida Fish and Wildlife expands red snapper season

Florida’s fall red snapper season will now give anglers 14 days to fish.

Bonus Days On The Water: Florida Stretches Fall Red Snapper Season

Recreational anglers will get eight extra days to target red snapper in the Gulf of Mexico this fall. Tampa Free Press

Florida anglers get 14-day window to catch red snapper this fall after federal approval

The season will run from Oct. 9 through Oct. 22 in Florida’s Atlantic state and federal waters. It will be open to private recreational anglers and for-hire operations.

Florida approves expanded 2026 fall Atlantic red snapper season

NOAA Fisheries has approved the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s revised Exempted Fishing Permit, giving Florida anglers a 14-day fall Atlantic red snapper season beginning this October.