- The Gulf federal red snapper for-hire season reopened at 12:01 a.m., local time, on Dec. 11, 2025, and will close at 12:01 a.m., local time, on Jan. 1, 2026.
- The 2025 Gulf red snapper fishing season in federal waters for vessels with federal for-hire (charter/headboat) reef fish permits was 107 days (opened June 1, 2025, and closed at 12:01 a.m. local time on Sept. 16, 2025).
- Based on updated landings data, NOAA Fisheries determined that the red snapper recreational federal for-hire annual catch target was not reached during the open season. Therefore, NOAA Fisheries is reopening the season to provide Gulf federally permitted for-hire fishermen opportunity to catch the remaining allocation.
Private Anglers Note: This reopening does not affect the recreational private angler season, which is determined by state agencies. Louisiana’s recreational Red Snapper fishing season is closed.
