Fishing Season

Southwest Florida Snook Season (Charlotte Harbor, Naples and the Keys)

Two FWC regions: Charlotte Harbor (27°04.727′N near Venice to 26°15.227′N near Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Collier County) and Southwest (from there south through the Florida Keys to the Monroe–Miami-Dade line). South Florida

Closed season

Southwest Florida Snook Season (Charlotte Harbor, Naples and the Keys) 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 – Sep 30, 2027
  • 2027–28 — Dec 1, 2027 – Feb 29, 2028 · provisional
  • 2028 — May 1 – Sep 30, 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 from Charlotte Harbor south through Naples and the Florida Keys. Slot and bag limits are on the FWC page.

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