Fishing Season

Florida Gulf Snook Season (Panhandle to Sarasota Bay)

Four FWC regions: Panhandle, Big Bend, Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay — Alabama line to 27°04.727′N near Venice. Tampa Bay FL

Closed season

Florida Gulf Snook Season (Panhandle to Sarasota Bay) 2026–27 Dec 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 Open · closes December 1, 2026

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.

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Future editions
  • 2027 — May 1 – Aug 31, 2027
  • 2027–28 — Dec 1, 2027 – Feb 29, 2028 · provisional
  • 2028 — May 1 – Aug 31, 2028 · provisional
  • 2028–29 — Dec 1, 2028 – Feb 28, 2029 · provisional

2026–27, 2027 as published by the organiser at myfwc.com.

The harvest seasons for snook on Florida’s Gulf coast from the Panhandle south to Sarasota Bay. Slot and bag limits are on the FWC page.

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