TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – It’s one of the most anticipated seasons of the year for offshore anglers — American red snapper season is officially open in the Gulf! These prized fish draw anglers from across ...
Over 20 boats ventured offshore during last weekend’s Suncoast Snapper Slapper tournament out of Marina Jacks in Sarasota. And with it, a beautiful few days of weather, allowing some to head deep in ...
A couple of weeks ago, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a “record-breaking” 126-day red snapper season in Gulf state waters. On May 9, NOAA Fisheries announced a 107-day red snapper season for vessels with ...
Charter boat captains are getting an early Christmas present. But is it a good one? Local captains have mixed emotions. Starting Dec. 11, red snapper for federally for-hire vessels, which is most of ...
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's 2025 Gulf red snapper fall season opens Sept. 1st. The season is open to private recreational vessels and state-permitted charters without federal reef fish permits. The daily bag limit is ...