Governor Ron DeSantis announces record 126-day Gulf red snapper recreational season for 2025

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commision  Contributor Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a record-breaking 126-day Gulf Red Snapper recreational season for 2025, the longest season since Florida assumed management of Gulf red snapper. The expanded season includes additional summer and fall fishing days from 2024, offering anglers more opportunities to fish over major holidays such as Memorial Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. “Florida is the fishing capital of th