Charter and headboat vessels with federal reef fish permits fish red snapper on a single Gulf-wide federal season, separate from the state-run private seasons. The 2026 season runs from June 1 into late October.
Fishing Season
Gulf Federal For-Hire Red Snapper Season
Gulf federal waters, vessels holding a federal for-hire (charter/headboat) reef fish permit Florida
Season
Gulf Federal For-Hire Red Snapper Season 2026 Jun 1 – Oct 25, 2026 Open now · closes October 25, 2026
As published by NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office, last checked October 24, 2026. Rules change — check NOAA Fisheries Southeast Regional Office before you fish.
Date history
- 24 Oct 2026 2026 added (2026-06-01…2026-10-25) · per the organiser
From ALL AT SEA