Snapper opens June 4!

Posted on April 30, 2021

Private recreational offshore anglers have about one month to tie up their bottom-dropping rigs, as the popular 2021 Gulf red snapper recreational season opens on June 4 and runs through July 28, with a possible fall reopening if quota is available.

“This will be the longest summer season anglers will have since the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) started setting seasons for fishing in the Gulf state and federal waters off Florida,” said Governor Ron DeSantis. “The state is proud to provide continued access and opportunities for Florida families to enjoy the Fishing Capital of the World.”

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