By ActionNewsJax.com News Staff
May 04, 2023 at 8:13 pm EDT
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis announced the 2023 Gulf red snapper recreation season, which will total 70 days, the longest combined season since the state assumed management of red snapper.
The season includes both a 46-day summer season and a 24-day fall season.
People fishing from private boats in state and federal waters in the Gulf and charter vessels without a federal reef permit that are limited to fishing in state waters will be able to participate in the ‘23 Gulf red snapper season.
Also announced was the $17 million in the 2023-24 budget to support continued oyster restoration efforts in Apalachicola Bay.
“Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World, and the gulf red snapper season brings anglers from across the country to enjoy our waters,” Governor Ron DeSantis said. “It is a generational tradition for so many who call Florida home. I am happy that 2023 will be by far the longest combined season since the state assumed management of red snapper.”
The 46-day summer season will begin on Jun. 16, 2023, and will run through Jul. 31, 2023. The 24-day fall season will include all weekends in October and November, Friday through Sunday.
The fall season dates are as follows:
- October 6–8
- October 13–15
- October 20–22
- October 27–29
- November 3–5
- November 10–12 (Veterans Day weekend)
- November 17–19
- November 24–26 (weekend after Thanksgiving)
Don’t forget, if you plan to fish for red snapper in state or federal waters from a private boat, even if you are exempt from fishing license requirements, you must sign up at State Reed Fish Angeler by clicking here. Annual renewal is required.
Find more on recreational snapper regulations here.