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Snapper, Red

Additional Information

Regulation Boundary:

FL Atlantic State Waters

Required License(s):

Beginning July 1, 2020, anglers 16 years of age and older are required to sign up as a State Reef Fish Angler if they fish from a private recreational boat for any red snapper. To sign up as a State Reef Fish Angler, call 1-888-347-4356.

Edibility:

Excellent, but may contain ciguatera toxin.

Synonyms:

Lutjanus campechanus

Red Snapper are open in Florida Atlantic STATE WATERS (see MyFWC Snapper).


For information about regulations in Atlantic federal waters and management of South Atlantic federal fisheries, please visit SAFMC or NOAA Fisheries.


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OpenSeasons
2Bag Limit
20"Min Size
Total LengthMeasurement
DehookingSpecial Gear
10Aggregate
Keep-WholeKeep-Whole
Descending Device/Venting ToolDescending Device/Venting Tool