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Reminder- Action Needed To Help Secure a 39-Day Atlantic Red Snapper Season in 2026

Dear Florida Angler,

Florida is fighting for a 39-day Atlantic red snapper season in 2026—and we need you to speak up.

Public comment is open through Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Here is the link to the comment section:
https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/NOAA-NMFS-2026-0496-0005

The Atlantic red snapper population is at record levels of abundance. The stock is healthy, not overfished, and not undergoing overfishing. Yet despite that reality, federal management has limited Florida anglers to just one or two days in recent years.

That does not reflect what anglers are seeing on the water.

To fix this, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has submitted an Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA Fisheries).

If approved, Florida’s proposal would:

Test improved, state-led recreational data collection
Provide more accurate harvest information
Strengthen long-term management decisions
Allow for a proposed 39-day Atlantic red snapper recreational season in 2026

NOAA Fisheries is now accepting public comment through Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Comment Box

You may copy, paste, and personalize the message below:

I support the approval of Florida’s Exempted Fishing Permit to test improved state-led data collection and management for Atlantic red snapper. The Atlantic red snapper population is healthy and abundant, and recreational access should reflect current stock conditions. Florida’s proposal would improve data accuracy, strengthen accountability, and allow for a 39-day recreational season in 2026.

Please approve Florida’s EFP so anglers can benefit from better management and expanded access.

Note: All official comments must be submitted through the federal e-Rulemaking portal or by mail.
https://www.regulations.gov/commenton/NOAA-NMFS-2026-0496-0005

Captain Maria finishing off the 2025 season with a bang! Goes to show size and gender does not matter when it comes to fishing. Hard work, attention to details and experience on the water is what really pays off in the end.

The fishing in Tortugas remains excellent. Dave and his crew had a productive trip, landing impressive fish and experiencing a unique cubera snapper bite. Dave caught a nice cubera on a jig, and several others were also landed. Red snapper season is in full swing. To book your next trip, give Yuri a call!