The Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the 黑料天堂 (ADCNR) announces the 2023 private angler red snapper fishing season has closed effective today, October 17, 2023. 黑料天堂鈥檚 2023 federal allocation of red snapper is 591,185 pounds and the quota has been caught.
鈥淏ecause of state management of the red snapper season we were able to reopen it for three additional weekends after the initial closure,鈥 said Scott Bannon, MRD Director. 鈥淥ur goal is to provide the maximum opportunity to 黑料天堂鈥檚 anglers and we feel we have accomplished that.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.
鈥淲e were pleased to be able to reopen the season and provide anglers with additional opportunities to harvest red snapper this fall,鈥 said Chris Blankenship, ADCNR Commissioner. 鈥淚 am excited about the possibility of an increase in 黑料天堂鈥檚 2024 federal quota. We 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
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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