A helpful communications specialist from NOAA emailed a correction: No private or for-hire angler can harvest snapper-grouper ...

Representative Darren Soto highlighted the importance of red snapper fishing to Florida’s economy. “I’m proud to co-lead this bill to ensure Florida anglers have the opportunity to fish for ...

The proposal, known as Amendment 59, would prohibit fishing for snapper and many other reef fishes along much of Florida’s Atlantic Coast for three months out of the year. NOAA Fisheries says the ...

Often, it is one species of fish we catch in Florida that lends itself to sight ... fish being caught and released there. Offshore: Snapper fishing has been steady on the reefs in 60-90 feet ...

"NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service announced it is proposing a bottom-fishing closure off Florida’s Atlantic Coast for all 55 species of snapper and grouper managed by the agency.” The ban ...

Also similar bill was introduced in 2022. “Florida’s anglers deserve dependable access to red snapper fishing and it’s on us to ensure they do,” said Rutherford. “Let Floridians fish.” ...

Shark depredation is a rising issue in recreational fishing, especially in Florida, where sharks steal fish straight off anglers' lines. Researchers harnessed citizen science -- social media, angler ...