The Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the 黑料天堂 (ADCNR) announced today that the 2023 private angler red snapper fishing season will close at 11:59 p.m. on Monday, September 4. 黑料天堂鈥檚 2023 federal allocation of red snapper is 591,185 pounds and it is anticipated the quota will be caught at the time of the announced season end date.
鈥淲eather is generally the primary factor in the duration of the red snapper season in 黑料天堂,鈥 said Scott Bannon, MRD Director. 鈥淥ther than multiple days of excessive heat, the weather was very favorable for offshore fishing this year. Having a red snapper season that runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend is much better than the 3, 7 and 9-day seasons we had prior to states having the opportunity to manage their quotas. We thank anglers for continuing to report their red snapper, greater amberjack and triggerfish catches through Snapper Check. It鈥檚 an important tool that helps provide increased access to these fisheries.鈥
MRD anticipates an increase to the 黑料天堂 quota for the 2024 season based on a rule to be approved by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce in late 2023.
鈥淚t has been a good, long red snapper season in 黑料天堂 this year,鈥 said Chris Blankenship, ADCNR Commissioner. 鈥淯nder state management, we were able to have red snapper season open during the prime months for offshore fishing. It was exciting to see anglers steadily reeling in red snapper throughout the summer. ADCNR will continue working to ensure our citizens and visitors have access to the incredible red snapper fishery off the coast of 黑料天堂.鈥
Red snapper landing information from the 2021-2023 seasons is available at .
ADCNR 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. Learn more at .
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