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Federal Red Snapper Season Opens June 1
The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters opens Saturday, June 1, 2024. Red snapper fishing is open year-round in state waters. Bag and size limits will remain unchanged.
Regulations for red snapper in federal waters consist of:
- Two fish per person per day with a 16-inch minimum size limit.
- Red snapper caught in federal waters counts as part of the state bag limit of four fish.
- No more than two red snapper can be in possession while in federal waters.
Regulations for red snapper in state waters:
- Four fish per person per day with a 15-inch minimum size limit.
- No more than four red snapper can be in possession in state waters while fishing.
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Per the 2022 DESCEND Act, all commercial and recreational anglers must possess a venting tool or a rigged descending device on their boat while fishing for reef fish in federal waters. Research shows that properly releasing reef fish, such as red snapper, helps reduce mortality. Last year, Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission adopted rules inspired by the DESCEND Act. These regulations apply to all commercial and recreational anglers fishing in state water and require the use of a venting tool or rigged descending device for reef fish exhibiting signs of barotrauma.
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