FLORIDA—The 2024 Gulf red snapper recreational season will be a record-breaking 103 days. The 61-day summer season is June 1–July 31.
The 2024 season has summer and fall dates, including major holiday weekends such as Father’s Day, July 4th, and Thanksgiving.
“I am proud to announce that this snapper season will be the longest season since our state took over red snapper management in the Gulf,” said Governor Ron DeSantis.
“Florida is proud to be the Fishing and Boating Capital of the World.”
Those fishing from private recreational vessels or charter vessels can participate in the 2024 Gulf red snapper season.
The 42-day fall season is the longest fall season since the beginning of state management. It begins on September 1 and spans the following weekend dates:
- September 1–2 (Sunday through Monday of Labor Day Weekend)
- September 6–8
- September 13–15
- September 20–22
- September 27–29
- October 4–6
- October 11–13
- October 18–20
- October 25–27
- November 1–3
- November 8–11 (Veteran’s Day Weekend)
- November 15–17
- November 22–24
- November 28–30 (Thursday through Saturday of Thanksgiving Weekend)
If rainy days impact the number of fishing days, Florida will evaluate additional Gulf red snapper season dates to add later in the season.
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 (annual renewal required) at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.
Find out more about recreational snapper regulations at MyFWC.com/Marine.
