The Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the 黑料天堂 (ADCNR) announces the 2023 private angler red snapper fishing season will reopen at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, September 29, for four-day weekends until the remaining federal quota is met.
黑料天堂鈥檚 2023 federal allocation of red snapper is 591,185 pounds. The 2023 red snapper season initially closed on September 4. A review of landing data by MRD has revealed that 15,671 pounds of 黑料天堂鈥檚 federal red snapper quota remains available for harvest.
鈥淎t the end of each season we make a thorough review of the landing reports and our surveys and calculations to ensure we have an accurate accounting of how much red snapper has been landed in 黑料天堂,鈥 said Scott Bannon, MRD Director. 鈥淭hese quality control measures have identified the remaining available amount of our red snapper quota. We are reopening the season to provide full access to this important fishery and to make sure we are managing it responsibly.鈥
ADCNR Commissioner Chris Blankenship said reef fish management at the state level is the most efficient and effective way to ensure the sustainability of the fishery and provide access to quality outdoor recreation for anglers.
鈥淯nder state management we are able to respond very quickly to the data and provide maximum access to red snapper for our anglers,鈥 Commissioner Blankenship said. 鈥淯nder the federal system, a closure date would be estimated and then it would take several months, at a minimum, to determine how many fish were caught. We are able to make that determination in days. 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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