DESTIN, Fla. — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced that this year’s Gulf red snapper season will last a record-breaking 103 days!
Last year’s Gulf red snapper season was the state’s longest, lasting 87 days. But the governor says that this year will be even longer, breaking the 2023 season record by nearly four weeks.
Governor DeSantis says the season will encompass all of June and July, along with every weekend in September, October, and November.
There will also be extended days on Veterans Day and Thanksgiving.
“Those fishing from private recreational vessels or charter vessels will be able to participate in the 2024 Gulf red snapper season,” Gov. DeSantis’ Office states. “The 61-day summer season will begin on June 1 and continue through July 31.”
The 42-day fall season is the longest fall season since the beginning of state management and spans the following weekend dates:
- September 1–2 (Sunday through Monday of Labor Day Weekend)
- September 6–8
- September 13–15
- September 20–22
- September 27–29
- October 4–6
- October 11–13
- October 18–20
- October 25–27
- November 1–3
- November 8–11 (Veteran’s Day Weekend)
- November 15–17
- November 22–24
- November 28–30 (Thursday through Saturday of Thanksgiving Weekend)