The 2026 red snapper fishing season for federally permitted for-hire vessels in the Gulf of Mexico will last 147 days. The ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – It’s one of the most anticipated seasons of the year for offshore anglers — American red snapper season is officially open in the Gulf! These prized fish draw anglers from across ...

Best known for its emergency response efforts at sea, the Coast Guard also polices the take of marine species from U.S.

Illegal fishing in the Gulf of Mexico is a growing concern. Organized crime groups are driving these activities. They use ...

Gulf charter captains say the 147-day red snapper season is too long, fearing it will harm the fishery's future.

That sound you heard last week coming from the southern part of the state was the collective cries of joy from happy fishermen heralding the extension of the state’s red snapper fishing season. The ...

Louisiana sport anglers reeled in nearly 950,000 pounds of red snapper during the 2025 season, newly released estimates show, as the state works with federal authorities to restore population numbers ...

The commercial harvest of red snapper closed Wednesday morning, officially ending the 2025 fishing season of the animal now for both commercial and recreational fishermen. According to the NOAA, the ...

AUSTIN The 2025 recreational red snapper season in federal waters will close at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, making this the longest federal red snapper season since 2007. Saltwater anglers enjoyed ...

Scientists work to curb Charleston County mosquito surge as warm weather arrives As temperatures begin to warm in Charleston County, scientists are working to control a massive mosquito population ...