Tag: Fishing Season

A group of women aboard a boat hold large red snappers caught during a recreational fishing trip. Credit: Grayson Shepard

NOAA Announces 2026 Federal Recreational Red Snapper Season, Exempted Fishing Permits in South Atlantic

10/2/2026 - By fisheries.noaa.gov, fisheries.noaa.gov. NOAA Fisheries announced today the 2026 federal recreational red snapper fishing season in the South Atlantic and the issuance of three exempted fishing permits (EFPs) to Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. The federal recreational red snapper season will open for three days this year from October 9… SEE MORE

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Do Phases Of The Moon Affect Fishing Conditions?

12/7/2022 - By farmersalmanac.com Is there a right time to fish? Our expert angler shares tips on how picking the right fishing weather conditions and Moon phases can set you up for success every time you cast your line. Most hunters or anglers wouldn’t dream of heading out to hunt or fish… SEE MORE

Alabama Waters Open for Red Snapper Fishing on May 28

4/21/2021 - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Marine Resources Division announced Monday that Alabama state waters and federal waters will open to private vessel anglers for red snapper fishing on Friday, May 28, 2021. The season will consist of four-day weekends, Friday through Monday, beginning Friday, May 28, and… SEE MORE

Snook Slated to Reopen in Atlantic State Waters Feb. 1

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1/25/2021 - Snook is slated to reopen for recreational harvest on Feb. 1 in Florida’s Atlantic coastal and inland waters (from the Miami-Dade/Monroe county line north), including Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River. Snook are one of the many reasons Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World. The Florida Fish and… SEE MORE

Stone Crab Season Starts Oct. 15 with Regulation Changes

10/5/2020 - Several recreational and commercial stone crab regulation changes go into effect in the next few weeks, just in time for the Oct. 15 season start date. Florida’s stone crab fishery has experienced a long-term decline in harvest and is likely undergoing overfishing. FWC staff worked with stakeholders on these changes… SEE MORE

Bay Scallop Season Opens July 17 in Pasco County

7/10/2020 - The 2020 recreational bay scallop season for Pasco County opens Friday, July 17 and will remain open through Sunday, July 26. This region includes all state waters south of the Hernando – Pasco county line and north of the Anclote Key Lighthouse in northern Pinellas County, and includes all waters of the Anclote… SEE MORE

Guide to Central California Beach Fishing

6/19/2020 - Getting Started A few simple practices and gear choices can greatly enhance your enjoyment of Central California's year-round surfperch fishing. Anglers also enjoy seasonal opportunities for striped bass, California halibut, jacksmelt and surf smelt, among others. When to Go Fishing You are more likely to catch fish: In the early… SEE MORE

Washington Fishing & Hunting Bans Extended Until May 4th

4/8/2020 - By Annette Cary. The state of Washington has extended its closure of fishing and hunting seasons through May 4, after reconsidering seasons on Monday. “We talked with multiple county health officials throughout the state and asked them what their advice would be and they’re telling us that, right now, this is what’s… SEE MORE

Georgia Fishing Report – Week of April 3rd, 2020

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4/6/2020 - GEORGIA FISHING REPORT: APRIL 3, 2020 by Georgia DNR, Wildlife Resources Division We got this Georgia. Let’s show the rest of the country that we can #socialdistance AND use our natural resources to help us mentally get through this current crisis. Relative to being outside, here are some of the… SEE MORE

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Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources Catch & Release Fishing Guide

3/4/2020 - Catch-and-Release Fishing Catch-and release fishing has become an increasingly popular practice among many anglers throughout the country. Compliance with bag and size limits means many anglers, by law, have to return fish they have caught to the water. It is also quite common for anglers with a commitment to conservation… SEE MORE