Florida’s state-managed recreational red snapper season in the Gulf, covering state and federal waters for private boats. Bag and size limits and the State Reef Fish Angler requirement are on the FWC page.
Fishing Season
Gulf Red Snapper Season (Florida)
Gulf waters off Florida, state and federal, under Florida's state-managed season. Florida
Season
Gulf Red Snapper Season (Florida) 2026–27 May 22, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027 Open on scheduled days · until January 4, 2027
As published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), last checked October 24, 2026. Rules change — check Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) before you fish.
Date history
- 24 Oct 2026 2026 added (2026-05-22…2027-01-04) · per the organiser
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