Myrtle Beach, SC – According to WPDE, South Carolina anglers stand to benefit from a potentially extended red snapper fishing season as federal officials consider transferring more management authority to the state. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has initiated a public comment period on applications for exempted fishing permits aimed at shifting oversight … Read more
Myrtle Beach, SC – According to WPDE, South Carolina anglers stand to benefit from a potentially extended red snapper fishing season as federal officials consider transferring management authority to the state level. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has initiated a public comment period for exempted fishing permits aimed at transitioning red snapper management … Read more
Austin, Texas – According to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the 2025 recreational red snapper season in federal waters off the Texas coast will close at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, November 21. This announcement marks the end of the federal portion of the season, aimed at ensuring the sustainable management of this popular Gulf of … Read more
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina – In a bold challenge to federal restrictions, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) announced a pilot program on November 14, 2025, to expand the state’s recreational red snapper season from two days to approximately 60 days, with a one-fish daily limit per angler. The plan, submitted via an … Read more
Many fishing enthusiasts and coastal tourism stakeholders welcomed the announcement made by Governor Ron DeSantis in April 2025, revealing a record-setting 126-day Gulf Red Snapper recreational season. This fishing season represents the longest duration since Florida’s management shift in 2018, creating significant opportunities for both local anglers and the broader boating economy. It is set … Read more