Trump Administration Helps Establish Longest Red Snapper Seasons in Decades. Fishermen and State Agencies Are Thrilled

Thanks to changes at the federal level, red snapper seasons that have in years past lasted one or two days will be extended ...

The fight for control of an iconic Florida fish scales up

Florida has applied for state management of red snapper, a well-loved Southeastern fish. Commercial fishers and environmentalists say the move isn’t supported by science.
Bradenton Herald

‘Working harder.’ It’s snapper season. But Gulf anglers may need to get creative

When the 2025 Gulf recreational red snapper season was announced, most offshore anglers probably saw August as the best time to take off from the water. It’s hot, rainy, and usually a busy time of ...

Florida expands red snapper seasons on both coasts. Dates, catch limits

Florida anglers will see significantly longer red snapper fishing seasons in 2026 for both Gulf and Atlantic waters. What ...
NOLA.com

Kingpins of the Gulf make millions off red snapper harvest without ever going fishing

A little-known federal program has turned dozens of Gulf of Mexico fishermen into the lords of the sea -- able to earn millions annually without even going fishing -- and transformed dozens more into ...