Gulf Red Snapper Private Recreational Fall Fishing Season Opens Sept. 1
By Space Coast Daily // August 29, 2025
free designation in addition to your fishing license
BREVARD COUNTY • FLORIDA — Florida Fish and Wildlife has issued a reminder that Florida’s 2025 Gulf private recreational red snapper fall season begins on September 1.
Fishing is open to those fishing from private recreational vessels or state-permitted charter vessels that do not have a federal reef fish permit.
State-permitted charter vessels without a federal reef fish permit will be limited to harvesting in Florida Gulf state waters only.
The fall season will include the following dates:
● Sept. 1–14
● Sept. 19–21
● Sept. 26–28
● Oct. 3–5
● Oct. 10–12
● Oct. 17–19
● Oct. 24–26
● Oct. 31–Nov. 2
● Nov. 7–9
● Nov. 11 (Veterans Day)
● Nov. 14–16
● Nov. 21–23
● Nov. 27–30 (Thanksgiving weekend)
● Dec. 5–7
● Dec. 12–14
● Dec. 19–21
● Dec. 25–28 (Christmas weekend)
Florida’s ability to offer this season is made possible by the data-driven management approach of the Florida State Reef Fish Survey and angler participation in SRFS.
Anyone fishing for red snapper from a private recreational vessel, in state or federal waters, must be registered as a State Reef Fish Angler with annual renewal, even if exempt from fishing license requirements. This free designation is in addition to your fishing license. Registration is available at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.
For more on recreational snapper regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Marine.
