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🎣The 2026 Atlantic Red Snapper Season OPENS Oct. 9!
Florida’s Atlantic EFP recreational red snapper season runs Oct. 9–22, and your participation is needed to help inform the future management of this fishery.
Whether you’re a private recreational angler or a for-hire captain, be sure to:
📲Declare your red snapper trips through the FWC Atlantic Red Snapper Reporting app; each person must submit their own declaration.
📝Keep your trip declaration and Florida’s Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) on your vessel.
🎣 Follow the one red snapper per person bag limit and other season regulations.
📊Report your catch and trip information.
Your participation and fishing data are critical.
👉Learn more, download the EFP, and find reporting requirements at bit.ly/AtlanticRecreationalR…
The season is here. Get out there, follow the rules, and make your participation count in conservation! Visit: Vimeo.com/FWCAtlanticRedSnap…
ALT An angler posing for the camera with their harvested red snapper.
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Members of Congress, led by @RepRutherfordFL, are backing revised rec. red snapper EFPs from FL, GA and SC. The EFPs give states a greater role in management while adding safeguards to keep harvest within allowable limits. Read the full letter: bit.ly/4xrJQ5X
Return ‘Em Right announced its expansion into the South Atlantic. After completing a brief 15-minute online educational course about barotrauma, anglers are now eligible to receive a free package of release gear when they cover shipping and handling fees.
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Yesterday’s court decision halted South Atlantic red snapper pilot programs just hours before Florida’s season opener, creating uncertainty for anglers, charter businesses and coastal communities. Read the full statement from ASA and CCA. asafishing.org/advocacy/the-…
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🚨MAJOR WIN FOR FL FISHERS: As red snapper populations rebound, Florida aims to expand fishing opportunities with a 39-day fishing season, up from only 2-days
MARTHA GUYAS (@KeepFLFishing): "We've had this conservation success, but the management success has not followed."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced both Atlantic and Gulf red snapper seasons today, including a newly approved 39-day Atlantic season and a record-breaking 140-day Gulf season. We appreciates the Governor’s continued commitment to improving opportunities for Florida anglers.
Today, NOAA Fisheries announced that Florida’s Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) proposal for managing Atlantic red snapper has been approved. The season will begin on May 22 and run for 39 days total, splitting time between the summer and fall.
Mark your calendars! Florida’s license-free freshwater fishing weekend is April 4–5. No license needed—just grab your gear and hit the water.
All other regs apply. Learn more: myfwc.com/news/all-news/fres…
Governor DeSantis signed legislation blocking a proposed cruise port in Terra Ceia Bay, which could've harmed aquatic habitats. He also revealed plans to improve the Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier. ASA thanks the Governor and Legislature for their commitment to recreational access.
Tomorrow is the last day to comment on Florida’s proposal to expand the Atlantic red snapper season to 39 days in 2026. These longer seasons would significantly increase recreational access to red snapper and improve state data collection and management. tinyurl.com/y8xknwya
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‼️Open until March 10‼️
🔔 Florida anglers: if you want a 39-day Atlantic red snapper season, there is still time to make your voice heard! 🗣️
The federal public comment period for our Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permit is open.
Despite record levels of abundance in Atlantic red snapper population, federal management has limited Florida anglers to just one or two days in recent years. That’s where our EFP comes in!
If approved, this innovative proposal would allow Florida to:
🎣 Test improved, state-led recreational data collection
🎣 Provide more accurate harvest information
🎣 Strengthen long-term management decisions
🎣 Allow for a proposed 39-day Atlantic red snapper recreational season in 2026
‼️Don't wait! NOAA Fisheries is accepting public comment through Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Anglers - we strongly encourage you to submit feedback during the open federal comment period.
🗨️ Click here to comment: bit.ly/AtlanticRedSnapper_Pu…
ALT An FWC staff member measuring Atlantic red snapper on a pier. FWC Atlantic EFP Project logo.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will host several in-person public workshops and one virtual webinar to help shape the future of Florida’s Gulf coast gag grouper fishery. Click here for more info: myfwc.com/news/all-news/gag-…
During his State of the State address, Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted key wins for fisheries and water conservation, including Everglades restoration and progress on expanding the Gulf red snapper season and Atlantic management.
FWC will host two listening sessions this month for residents and anglers to share input on fish, wildlife, and habitat management on Lake Okeechobee. Meetings are Jan. 20 (Okeechobee) and Jan. 21 (Clewiston), both from 6–8 p.m. Details: myfwc.com/news/all-news/lake…
A new Balmoral Group study shows the Indian River Lagoon generates $28.3B annually, including $6.8B from recreational fishing, boating, and shoreline use.
Photo Credit: Indian River County
Article Credit: Florida Today
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BREAKING NEWS: Florida has requested a 39-day South Atlantic red snapper season for 2026! That would be 37 days longer than this year.
Thank you, @GovRonDeSantis for your leadership on state management of this fishery and longer red snapper seasons. I look forward to working with you to continue fighting for recreational anglers in Northeast Florida, our coastal communities, and the Great State of Florida. As co-chair of the South Atlantic Red Snapper Task Force in the House, I am committed to supporting state management and to Make Fishing Great Again!
State management and expansion of Gulf snapper season has been a major boon for our Gulf of America communities, allowing so many Floridians and visitors to enjoy the Red Snapper our waters have to offer.
Today, I was proud to announce that Florida anglers will soon be able to enjoy more Atlantic Red Snapper fishing as well. The Trump Administration has taken action to rein in the bureaucracy and return this power to the states, where it belongs. To that end, Florida has submitted a formal request to the federal government for state management of the recreational red snapper fishery.
Just as it has on the Gulf coast, Florida’s management of Atlantic Red Snapper fishing will boost local economies along our Atlantic coast, supporting tackle and bait shops, hotels, restaurants, and the entire recreational fishing community.
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Florida’s plan to assume management of red snapper off the state’s Atlantic Coast. The proposal includes a 39-day recreational season for 2026, split between May 22–June 20 and three October weekends.
Yesterday, Governor DeSantis broke ground on the new inflow pump station at the EAA Reservoir Project—a major step forward in expediting Everglades restoration. The reservoir will store 78B gallons of water, improve water quality, and strengthen the Biscayne Aquifer.
Applications for FWCs Atlantic Red Snapper Exempted Fishing Permits open Oct. 31–Nov. 10. Selected anglers can harvest red snapper outside the short federal season while helping improve fisheries data and management. Florida anglers and for-hire operators are encouraged to apply.
