Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The state is accepting applications for a red snapper research project that will allow Florida east coast anglers to catch red ...

The 2026 red snapper fishing season for federally permitted for-hire vessels in the Gulf of Mexico will last 147 days. The ...

For the first time in many years, the big four offshore species will be filling fish boxes at the same time for recreational anglers. But for how long is still to be determined. While normally open ...

Florida has applied for state management of red snapper, a well-loved Southeastern fish. Commercial fishers and ...

Fishing for red snapper has been heavily restricted in South Atlantic states since 2010 due to the species being overfished. Anglers and conservation groups argue that current federal data is ...

Louisiana sport anglers reeled in nearly 950,000 pounds of red snapper during the 2025 season, newly released estimates show, as the state works with federal authorities to restore population numbers ...

Gulf charter captains say the 147-day red snapper season is too long, fearing it will harm the fishery's future.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Today marks the first day of the two-day Atlantic red snapper season, with anglers taking to the waters to fish throughout the day and into tomorrow. The season allows for ...

Illegal fishing in the Gulf of Mexico is a growing concern. Organized crime groups are driving these activities. They use ...

The state is accepting applications for a red snapper research project that will allow Florida east coast anglers to catch red snapper in the Atlantic Ocean outside of the regular fishing days. The ...

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering extra red snapper fishing days for research purposes. The application deadline is Nov. 10 to fish December through February.