2024 Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Season Now Open
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has officially announced that the 2024 Gulf red snapper recreational season is now open. The season started on June 1 and will continue until July 31. This means that anglers who want to fish for red snapper from a private recreational vessel or a charter vessel are permitted to do so.
Important Regulations to Note
It is important to note that if you plan to fish for red snapper in state or federal waters from a private recreational vessel, even if you are exempt from fishing license requirements, you must sign up as a State Reef Fish Angler. This is an annual requirement, and you can sign up for this at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com. More information about recreational snapper regulations is available at MyFWC.com/Marine.
Furthermore, it is important to note that the recreational harvest of snook in the Panhandle, Big Bend, Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Charlotte Harbor, and Southwest management regions closed on May 1. This closure includes all state and inland waters, as well as adjacent federal waters within each management region. The recreational harvest of snook will reopen in the Panhandle, Big Bend, Tampa Bay, and Sarasota Bay regions on September 1 and in the Charlotte Harbor and Southwest regions on October 1.
Boundaries for the Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Season
It is also important to note the boundaries of the Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Season. The northern coastal boundary is at 27°04.727′ north latitude, near the Venice Municipal Airport, and the region extends south to 26°15.227′ north latitude, near Vanderbilt Beach Road in Collier County. It includes all inland waters of the area colored yellow on the map. Additionally, it includes all waters of the Caloosahatchee, Myakka, and Peace rivers and their tributaries. However, it does not include Lake Okeechobee.
FWC’s Approach to Managing Florida’s Inshore Fisheries
The FWC has implemented a holistic management approach for Florida’s most popular inshore fisheries. This approach evaluates the fishery by region, using seven metrics, and adds a holistic perspective to management decisions. This allows the FWC to be more responsive to regional concerns. For more information about recreational snook regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Snook.
Conclusion
Fishing for red snapper has always been a popular recreational activity among anglers. With the opening of the 2024 Gulf red snapper recreational season, anglers can now enjoy fishing for this species. However, it is important to note the regulations and boundaries involved in this activity, as well as follow the FWC’s holistic management approach for Florida’s inshore fisheries.
Originally Post From https://www.captivasanibel.com/2024/07/09/red-snapper-season-open-snook-season-closed/
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