Species guide

Saltwater

Cubera snapper

Gulf state and federal waters

Summary for convenience; official FWC rules control. Not legal advice.

Gulf state waters

Season
Open all year
Size
At least 12 inches total length
Bag
10 a day per person
Note
Within the 10 snapper aggregate; may possess no more than 2 over 30 in per harvester or vessel per day, whichever is less, and those 30 in or larger are not in the aggregate
  • Reef fish gear requirements apply

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

Gulf federal waters

Season
Open all year
Size
At least 12 inches total length
Bag
10 a day per person
Note
Within the 10 snapper aggregate
  • Reef fish gear requirements apply

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

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