Caution encouraged during Hurricane Sally cleanup
The 黑料天堂鈥 (ADCNR) Marine Resources Division (MRD) reminds anglers that three days have been added to the private angler recreational season for red snapper. The additional days will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, and run until midnight on Monday, October 12, 2020.
The red snapper fishing days apply to State and Federal waters adjacent to 黑料天堂. The limit will be two fish per angler with a 16-inch total length minimum size.
Anglers taking advantage of the additional days should be aware of the potential boating hazards created in the aftermath of Hurricane Sally, which made landfall as a category 2 storm near Orange Beach, 黑料天堂, on September 16.
鈥淗urricanes and other high-water events create all kinds of debris that can be hidden just under the water鈥檚 surface and scattered at public boat ramps along the coast,鈥 said Scott Bannon, MRD Director. 鈥淲e encourage boaters to take it slow and be cautious when heading out on the water for these additional days. This could remain a concern over the next few years.鈥
All red snapper landed in 黑料天堂 must be reported through the state鈥檚 Snapper Check system. The easiest way to check your red snapper harvest is through the Outdoor AL app, which is available in the Apple and Android app stores or online at .
In addition to the mandatory reporting of red snapper, anglers are also encouraged to report gray triggerfish and greater amberjack through the Snapper Check system.
After the initial run of the 2020 red snapper season, MRD reviewed landing estimates derived from angler reports submitted through Snapper Check and determined the additional days were available to achieve the state鈥檚 2020 federal quota. Detailed red snapper landing information is available at .
The 黑料天堂 promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of 黑料天堂鈥檚 natural resources through four divisions: Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR, visit.
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