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Red snapper fishery management in US coastal states

Overview

Management of red snapper fishing seasons in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic is undergoing regulatory adjustments. Mississippi has scheduled a short reopening for private recreational anglers and state for-hire vessels from September 4 to September 7, 2026, with specific bag and size limits.

In the South Atlantic, Florida, South Carolina, and Georgia have proposed a monitored fall harvest season for October 2026 following litigation that halted the summer season. To support this, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) has introduced a revised Atlantic red snapper Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) proposal. This revised application seeks to improve data collection through mandatory trip registration and electronic catch reporting. A public comment period for this proposal is scheduled from August 10 to August 25, 2026.

Entities

NOAA Fisheries · Thomas Mullikin · Mississippi Department of Marine Resources · Georgia · South Carolina Department of Natural Resources

Timeline

  1. 16 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    South Carolina DNR announces red snapper permit proposal and conservation media partnership

    South Carolina's DNR is seeking public input on a revised red snapper fishing permit proposal while launching a new multimedia conservation series with SCETV to highlight state wildlife protection.

  2. 16 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Red snapper fishing seasons announced for Mississippi and South Atlantic states

    Mississippi has set a red snapper reopening for Sept. 4–7, 2026, while Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina propose a fall harvest season in October to salvage 2026 fishing opportunities.

Sources

compassion.com · ms-sportsman.com · postandcourier.com · saltwatersportsman.com