June 1, 2026, to October 26, 2026FWC Red Snapper Season
The FWC has announced the 2026 Gulf red snapper season, which will be open from June 1, 2026, to October 26, 2026. This season is 19 days longer than the 2025 season, which was 107 days long. The season is scheduled to open at 12:01 a.m. local time on June 1 and close at 12:01 a.m. local time on October 26. The federal for-hire component is allocated 42.3% of the total recreational quota, amounting to 3,380,574 pounds. The annual catch target is set at 3,076,322 pounds, which represents 91% of the sector's quota.