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· Saltwater · 2026 season
Red Snapper size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic state and federal waters | October 9 – October 22 | no minimum size during the Oct 9–22 season | 1 per person per day (no captain/crew retention) |
| Gulf state waters | May 22 – July 31, September 1 – October 4, October 9 – October 22 | 16 inch minimum | 2 per person within the 10-snapper aggregate |
Notes
- Atlantic 2026 season: October 9–22 only, state and federal waters. Gulf fall season also includes weekend/holiday dates through Jan 4, 2027 — check FWC.
Exact Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission wording
- Season
- Summer May 22-July 31; Fall Sep. 1-Oct. 4, Oct. 9-22, plus weekend/holiday dates through Jan. 4, 2027
- Size
- 16" TL
- Limit
- 2 per person (within the 10 snapper aggregate)
- Gulf — as printed
- “Gulf Red Snapper: Min. Size: 16" TL; Daily Bag: 2 per person (included in the 10 per harvester per day state snapper aggregate bag limit); Season: Summer May 22-July 31; Fall Sep. 1-Oct. 4, Oct. 9-22, plus weekend/holiday dates through Jan. 4, 2027”
- Atlantic — as printed
- “2026 Atlantic Red Snapper Season: October 9 - 22 (state and federal waters). No minimum size limit. One fish per person per day, no retention for For-Hire captain or crew.”
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the red snapper
Species of fish
The northern red snapper is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a snapper belonging to the family Lutjanidae. It is native to the western Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico, where it inhabits environments associated with reefs. This species is commercially important and is also sought after as a game fish.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Red Snapper in Florida?
no minimum size during the Oct 9–22 season in Florida state waters.
How many Red Snapper can you keep per day in Florida?
1 per person per day (no captain/crew retention).
When is Red Snapper season in Florida?
October 9 – October 22.
Is my Red Snapper a keeper today?
The red snapper season is closed today. It is open October 9 – October 22.