Can I Keep?Vermilion Snapper Regulations by State (2026)
Recreational vermilion snapper size limits, bag limits and seasons in 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida (2 rules) | Min. Size Limit: 10" TL | 10 per person | Season: Open year-round |
| Louisiana | 10 inches minimum total length | 10 per person | Open year-round in state waters. Note that there are closed seasons… |
| Mississippi | Minimum length in inches: 10 TL | Number of fish bag/possession: 10 | — |
| North Carolina | 12 in minimum | 5 per person | — |
| South Carolina (2 rules) | 12-inch TL | 5 per person per day | There are no closed seasons in state waters (out to 3 miles offshore). |
| Texas | Min Length: 10 inches; Max Length: No limit | No limit | — |