Can I Keep?Red Snapper Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational red snapper size limits, bag limits and seasons in 8 US coastal states, each from the state's fishery agency. Where a state has several rules, the first is shown; open the state for all of them.
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| State | Size limit | Bag limit | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 16" min. TL | 2 per person in state and federal waters | Alabama state waters and federal waters will open to private and… |
| Florida (2 rules) | Min. Size Limit: 16" TL | 2 per person | Season: 2026 Season: Summer Season: May 22 - July 31 (Daily); Fall… |
| Georgia | 20" TL | 2 | All year |
| Louisiana | 16 inches minimum total length | 4 fish bag limit | LDWF: Closed | 2026 Declarations of Emergency (2603EMR013… |
| Mississippi | Minimum length in inches: 16 TL | Number of fish bag/possession: 2 | Mississippi’s Red Snapper season will open for private recreational… |
| North Carolina (2 rules) | — | — | It shall be unlawful to possess red snapper taken from waters under… |
| South Carolina (2 rules) | 20-inch TL in state waters | 2 per person per day in state waters | There are no closed seasons in state waters (out to 3 miles offshore). |
| Texas (2 rules) | 16-in minimum | 2 fish per person daily | Opens: May 22, 2026 | Closes: In-season harvest will be monitored to… |