Red snapper

Season

Open today, closes tonight; reopens Fri, Oct 9

Open dates

Sep 1–Oct 4Oct 9–22Oct 23–25 · Fri, Sat, SunOct 30–Nov 1 · Fri, Sat, SunNov 7–8 · Sat, SunNov 14–15 · Sat, SunNov 21–22 · Sat, SunNov 26–29 · Thanksgiving weekendDec 5–6 · Sat, SunDec 12–13 · Sat, SunDec 19–20 · Sat, SunDec 25–27 · Christmas weekendJan 1–4, 2027Earlier dates this season are on the official page.

Size

At least 16 inches total length

Bag

2 a day per person

Note

Included in the 10 per harvester per day state snapper aggregate; zero for charter captain and crew

• Applies to private recreational vessels in Gulf state and federal waters
• Charter for-hire vessels without a federal permit may harvest in Gulf state waters only during this season
• Reef fish gear requirements apply

Source: FWC, Snappers · last checked Oct 4, 2026