LDWF: Red snapper landings at 407,000 pounds

Through July 8, LA Creel estimates that offshore recreational anglers have harvested about 407,000 pounds of red snapper so far, or 54 percent of the annual allocation of 743,000 pounds.

Amount equals 54 percent of Louisiana’s recreational allocation

Through July 8, recreational offshore anglers have harvested just over 407,000  pounds of red snapper, according to the LA Creel program with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.

That means about 54 percent of Louisiana’s recreational allocation of 743,000 pounds has been reached through the first week of July, according to press release from the department.

The current weekends-only season will continue to run until recreational landings approach or reach Louisiana’s allocation, the release states.

For more information on the 2018 red snapper season and detailed landing estimates, click here.