TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The recreational Gulf of Mexico American Red Snapper season begins today, June 17. The season will be open through the end of July and then re-open for five additional weekends in the fall for a total of 57 days. Show These fish are fun to catch as they put up a fight but typically are found farther offshore in the deeper waters of 100 feet or more. They have to be 16 inches to keep them and the catch limit is two per person daily. A descending device or venting tool must be onboard and ready to use in the event a short fish is caught and can’t swim back down on its own. FWC requires this while reef fishing. FB22-021; Gulf of Mexico Fishery Bulletin; for more information, contact: SERO Sustainable Fisheries, 727-824-5305. Bulletin | Southeast What/When: The 2022 red snapper fishing season for vessels with federal for-hire reef fish permits is 79 days in federal waters of the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the quotas and annual catch targets for 2022?
Sector or Component 2022 quota (pounds whole weight) 2022 Annual Catch Target (pounds whole weight) All Recreational 7,399,000 n/a Federal for-hire 3,130,000 2,848,000 Private angling 4,269,000 3,415,000
How is the season length determined?
Where can I find more information on the red snapper fishery in the Gulf?
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What is the limit on catching red snapper in Florida?Florida Red Snapper Season lengths vary depending on where the fish is caught with a 2 per person daily bag limit (included in the 10 per harvester per day State Snapper aggregate bag limit). State Season (Gulf of Mexico) - The 2022 season is June 17th through July 31st.
What fish are in season in Florida 2022?Yellowtail, mutton, grouper, kingfish, sailfish, tuna, and even red snapper are all active and ready to catch. Making June a great month if you are looking for unique varieties and not really into typical fish.
When can you fish for snapper in Florida?If you look up Florida Saltwater Fishing Regulations for red snapper, it states the red snapper season is open year-round in Atlantic state waters.
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