Receding high water will cause baitfish to flush out from mangroves, attracting larger predator fish. Florida is considering a new management approach for red snapper, with public workshops scheduled ...

The red snapper fishing season in waters of the Atlantic Ocean is coming up fast. And due to the length of the fishing season set by federal fishery managers, it will be gone before you know it. Let's ...

Get your prized fishing rods ready. It's almost red snapper season! Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the record 103-day 2024 Gulf Red Snapper recreational season, breaking last year's record of 87 days. “I ...

States along the Southeast Atlantic have been given control over red snapper fishing. Fishermen are urged to be honest about their catches to ensure accurate data collection for future management. Don ...

U.S. Reps. John Rutherford, R-Jacksonville (FL-05), Buddy Carter (GA-01), Russel Fry (SC-07) and David Rouzer (NC-12) have launched the House South Atlantic Red Snapper Task Force to improve ...

Florida anglers were ready to start fishing for red snapper May 22, but they couldn't. There will be no fishing days until a ...

2026 could mean big changes for red snapper! The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council heard a proposal Wednesday on a new three-year pilot plan to expand Georgia’s recreational red snapper ...

Now is a good time to hit the reefs for catches aplenty for Treasure Coast fishermen. There could be a cold water upwelling on the way, as there is most Julys. That could be pushing snapper up on the ...

TALLAHASSEE, Florida — In the ruby red state of Florida, another crimson symbol often swims through Gov. Ron DeSantis’ remarks: red snapper. The scarlet bottom-feeder is a prize among anglers, a ...

Two Florida Congressmen — a Republican and a Democrat — and the state's now-senior U.S. senator want to throw a bone to red snapper anglers off the Atlantic coast. Rep. John Rutherford, R-Jacksonville ...