Trump Administration Helps Establish Longest Red Snapper Seasons in Decades. Fishermen and State Agencies Are Thrilled

Trump Administration Helps Establish Longest Red Snapper Seasons in Decades. Fishermen and State Agencies Are Thrilled

Saltwater anglers along the South Atlantic coast are looking toward what could be the best — and will certainly be the longest — red snapper season in many years. This is thanks to a recent decision by federal fisheries managers and the Trump administration to grant Exempted Fishing Permits to state fish-and-game agencies in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Sport fishermen in these states will have up to two months to fish o…

Longest Since 2010: Florida’s Atlantic Red Snapper Season Expanded to 39 Days - Coastal Angler & The Angler Magazine

After a 2-day season in 2025, the 2026 Atlantic Red Snapper season for Florida recreational anglers will last 39 days, the longest since 2010, following approval by NOAA. The season runs from May 22 through June 20, plus three-day weekends in October (2–4, 9–11, and 16–18), with a one-fish daily bag limit per person.  The post Longest Since 2010: Florida’s Atlantic Red Snapper Season Expanded to 39 Days first appeared on Coastal Angler & The Ang…