JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — If you’re planning to fish for red snapper this year, Florida just announced the 2026 season dates.
The summer season runs from May 22 through June 20, with a second chance in the fall on October 2-4, October 9-11 and October 16-18.
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The rules stay pretty simple: anglers can keep one red snapper per person per day, and there is no minimum size limit.
Private anglers will need a saltwater fishing license, unless exempt, plus a free State Reef Fish Angler designation.
Before heading out, anglers targeting red snapper will also have to declare their trip through a new FWC reporting system.
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