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Florida Secures Massive Expansion of Red Snapper Season on the Atlantic Coast
The 2026 Atlantic season grows from 2 days to 39, while Gulf anglers get the longest stretch since state management began.
- On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the state secured management of the Atlantic red snapper fishery, authorizing a 39-day season starting May 22, 2026, marking an increase of more than 1,800% from last year's two-day federal limit.
- Florida's data-driven management previously transformed the Gulf of Mexico red snapper fishery by extending the season from three days under federal control to a record 140 days, a success state officials credit for this Atlantic expansion.
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration approved an Exempted Fishing Permit allowing Florida to utilize its own data and "real-time management tools" to more accurately gauge red snapper population health.
- With a boating industry worth $31.3 billion supporting over 100,000 jobs statewide, Florida's coastal communities expect significant economic activity from the expanded Atlantic season for bait shops, charter operators, and hotels.
- DeSantis credited the Trump Administration and Commerce Department Secretary Lutnick for rejecting the Biden administration's attempts at closures, while signaling Florida intends to expand these management efforts even further.
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Governor Ron DeSantis announces expanded 2026 red snapper seasons and applauds federal approval of Atlantic red snapper state management
“With a record 39-day Atlantic red snapper season and a record-breaking 140-day Gulf red snapper season, Florida is empowering our anglers, protecting our waters, and strengthening our coastal economy. And this is just the beginning," Governor DeSantis said. The post Governor Ron DeSantis announces expanded 2026 red snapper seasons and applauds federal approval of Atlantic red snapper state management appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
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