The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has announced the closure of the recreational harvest of lane snapper in Florida Gulf state waters. This decision was made during the FWC's December meeting, with the closure taking effect on December 13. The ban will last until December 31 and aligns with similar restrictions in adjacent Gulf federal waters.
This measure aims to maintain consistent state and federal recreational seasons for lane snapper, which is intended to prevent overfishing and quota overages.
For those seeking more information on current recreational lane snapper regulations, resources are available at MyFWC.com/Marine under “Recreational Regulations” and “Snapper” within the “Reef Fish” section. Details regarding Commission meetings can be found by visiting MyFWC.com/Commission and selecting “Commission Meetings.”