# Red snapper fishery management in US coastal states > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/red-snapper-fishery-management-in-us-coastal-states > Updated: 2026-08-11T16:48:09.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. 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. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-11: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-carolina-dnr-announces-red-snapper-permit-proposal-and-conservation-media-partnership ### 2026-08-10: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/red-snapper-fishing-seasons-announced-for-mississippi-and-south-atlantic-states --- Cite as: Red snapper fishery management in US coastal states. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/red-snapper-fishery-management-in-us-coastal-states