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Red Snapper

Lutjanus campechanus

Tightly regulated. Always season-check before recommending.

Preferred depth60–300 ft

Holds onwrecks, ledges, natural relief

In our regions

Northeast Florida — AtlanticCentral/Southeast Florida — AtlanticMiami & Keys — Atlantic sideSouthwest Florida — GulfFlorida Panhandle — GulfBig Bend — GulfNorth Carolina (Outer Banks + Cape Lookout)South Carolina CoastGeorgia CoastAlabama GulfMississippi GulfLouisiana GulfTexas Gulf

Regulations

⚠️ BETA: best-effort current as of May 27, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.

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BAHAMAS

Bahamas — Department of Marine Resources

Currently OPENOpen year-round

Bag limit: 5 / angler / day
Vessel limit: 20 total / vessel / day
Minimum: 12″ TL (total length)

Bahamian red snapper population is healthy compared to US Gulf — no closed season. Deep-drop on the offshore drop-offs.