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Residents are encouraged to make use of Escambia County's public artificial reefs during this snapper season.
Governor Ron DeSantis, along with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced additional dates for red snapper season this fall for private recreational anglers and state for-hire operations in the Gulf of Mexico. Additional dates include Nov. 21, 22, 27, 28 and 29.
View a full list of Escambia County Public Artificial Reefs here.
To view a map of artificial reef sites, click here.
Additionally, on Saturday, Nov. 28, there will be a saltwater license-free fishing day which is a great time for Florida’s residents and visitors to try out fishing in Florida without needing a license. On these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for all recreational anglers, including both residents and non-residents.
To learn more about the recreational red snapper season in Gulf state and federal waters, including season size and bag limits, visit MyFWC.com/Marine and click on “Recreational Regulations” and “Snappers,” which is under the “Regulations by Species – Reef Fish” tab.
A diver on the Oriskany reef in Escambia County
Red Snapper
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