FWC Reminder: Regional Regulations for Snook

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission sent this bulletin at 04/09/2024 11:17 AM EDT

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

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Dear Florida Tackle Shop Owner –

New regulations for snook in state waters, including inland waters, and adjacent federal waters began Jan. 1, 2024.

These regulation changes:

Established nine snook management regions.
Established closed seasons as well as bag and slot limits for each management region, which are detailed below.

The regions are part of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) holistic management approach for Florida's most popular inshore fisheries. Through this approach, seven metrics are used to evaluate the fishery by region, adding a holistic perspective to management decisions and allowing the FWC to be more responsive to regional concerns.

Panhandle, Big Bend, Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay

Closed season: December 1 to end of February and May 1 to August 31

Open season: March 1 to April 30 and September 1 to November 30

Bag limit: one fish

Slot limit: 28–33 inches

Charlotte Harbor, Southwest

Closed season: December 1 to end of February and May 1 to September 30

Open season: March 1 to April 30 and October 1 to November 30

Bag limit: one fish

Slot limit: 28–33 inches

Southeast, Indian River Lagoon, Northeast

Closed season: December 15 to January 31 and June 1 to August 31

Open season: February 1 to May 31 and September 1 to December 14

Bag limit: one fish

Slot limit: 28–32 inches

We have attached 9 flyers for you to share with your customers. You can print the attached flyers and post them in your shop or, if you have an email list, you can share the flyers with your customers via email.

For more details, visit MyFWC.com/Snook.