Gulf red snapper season closing soon

The last days for recreational red snapper season for Gulf state waters are October 31 and November 1.

State waters in the Gulf are from shore to 9 nautical miles. Federal waters extend from where state waters end out to about 200 nautical miles.

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This year's 70-day state-waters season began the Saturday before Memorial Day (May 23) and ran through July 12. The season then reopened for Labor Day weekend and weekends in September and October, including Sunday, Nov. 1.

Red snapper is a popular species that has a strong economic impact for many coastal communities throughout Florida.

Anglers harvesting red snapper from a private boat (excluding Monroe County) need to sign up for the Gulf Reef Fish Survey prior to fishing.

Sign up at a local retail store, tackle shop or tax collector's office; by calling 1-888-FISHFLORIDA(347-4356); or go online at License.MyFWC.com.

For more information on Gulf red snapper, visit MyFWC.com/Fishing and click on "Saltwater," "Recreational Regulations" and "Gulf Snapper."