Florida Red Snapper Fishing Charters
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Top Florida Red Snapper Fishing Destinations
Top Florida Red Snapper Fishing Destinations
Red Snapper Fishing in Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Florida
- Size 5 to 20lbs
- Food Value Excellent
- Game Qualities Good
- Habitats Nearshore, Offshore, Reef, Wreck
(Lutjanus campechanus)
Tasty and feisty, Red Snappers are among the most sought-after fish species in Florida. Naturally, almost all Florida fishing charters specialize in pursuing them. Red Snapper fishing is simply the event of the year in the “Sunshine State.” Unfortunately, angling opportunities are limited. To curb overfishing, the authorities have introduced strict management measures.
The Gulf season runs in summer for about 60 days and a couple of weekends in October, and again in November for Thanksgiving and Veterans Day. Fishing on the Atlantic side is a year-round activity in state waters, but Red Snappers are scarce here. The most impressive specimens abide in federal waters, but the season there lasts only between 2 and 3 days.
Bear in mind that the season may close earlier if the quota is reached, so if you want to go after a Red Snapper, book your Florida fishing charter in time. A full day trip gives you enough time to hit the hotspots and battle these picture-perfect fighters. Red Snappers are bottom dwellers, so bottom fishing around reefs will be the name of the game.
With Red Snappers inhabiting temperate waters, the best place to target them will be off the Panhandle in the Gulf. Volusia County and Treasure Coast are known to be solid fishing grounds on the Atlantic side, while the lowest concentrations of Red Snappers are in South Florida.
Florida Red Snapper Fishing Seasons
Florida Red Snapper Fishing Seasons
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Seasonality
Red Snapper fishing in Florida is highly variable throughout the year. High season is June to July and September to October. Closed season is January to May, August and November to December.
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What anglers said about Red Snapper Fishing in Florida
What anglers said about Red Snapper Fishing in Florida
Lort, our Captain Jt was The best: He fulfilled every โwantโ that our fishing group wanted. Highly recommend! Love him
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Lort, our Captain Jt was The best: He fulfilled every โwantโ that our fishing group wanted. Highly recommend! Love him
Dawn Patrol Charters
Youโre there to fish not to catch so go there with an open mind the captain and crew are very talented at their job you will get fish and plenty ( no bananas allowed)
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Youโre there to fish not to catch so go there with an open mind the captain and crew are very talented at their job you will get fish and plenty ( no bananas allowed)
JMC Charters
What I would recommend to anglers fishing in Miami Beach for the first time? Them.
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What I would recommend to anglers fishing in Miami Beach for the first time? Them.
Terrific Boat Charters
You'll have better luck fishing on a day that isn't the weekend! Lot of boats on the water, making it hard to be productive!
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You'll have better luck fishing on a day that isn't the weekend! Lot of boats on the water, making it hard to be productive!
On The Line Sportfishing
Absolutely! A three hour tour is perfect for families and Bart was communicative about upcoming weather and able to shift some times to accommodate for a calmer fishing experience for us.
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Absolutely! A three hour tour is perfect for families and Bart was communicative about upcoming weather and able to shift some times to accommodate for a calmer fishing experience for us.
Fernandina Fishing Charters
Definitely. Go earlier in the season if you want a lot of scallops. But if you just enjoy the hunt September is a good time to go
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Definitely. Go earlier in the season if you want a lot of scallops. But if you just enjoy the hunt September is a good time to go
Florida Cracker Charter
Look to book spellbound for your next charter. Great boat for the family. Kid friendly and great crew. Fishing Miami was great with a wide range of fish to catch.
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Look to book spellbound for your next charter. Great boat for the family. Kid friendly and great crew. Fishing Miami was great with a wide range of fish to catch.
Deep Sea Fishing Miami
Be prepared for the heat. Pleanty of sunscreen and water. Captain offer to take us for a ride to cool off which was appreciated.
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Be prepared for the heat. Pleanty of sunscreen and water. Captain offer to take us for a ride to cool off which was appreciated.
High Class Hooker Charters - Venice
Take a trip, starting with a half day for new ocean anglers. Reel Steel charters did a great job.
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Take a trip, starting with a half day for new ocean anglers. Reel Steel charters did a great job.
Reel Steel Charters LLC
Have patience and let the Captain and Crew do what they do to find the fish. The weather can be fickle in September so prepare yourself for the unpredictability of such.
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Have patience and let the Captain and Crew do what they do to find the fish. The weather can be fickle in September so prepare yourself for the unpredictability of such.
Liquid Gold Fishing Charters
Be open to the advice of your charter captain. They should have serious expertise and knowledge in getting you the most out of your charter investment. If they donโt, hire Afishianado!
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Be open to the advice of your charter captain. They should have serious expertise and knowledge in getting you the most out of your charter investment. If they donโt, hire Afishianado!
Afishionado Guide Services
This is a professional that will put you on fish great for any skill of angler
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This is a professional that will put you on fish great for any skill of angler
Chubby Mullet Charters โ Inshore
Morning fishing was great as weather not so hot , captain was amazing knowledgable and patient
Put us on the fish immediately , caught 5 in the first half an hour and my bucket list Tarpon
Wish Iโd of booked a full day now
Best ever charted trip and will definitely use next time weโre down
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Morning fishing was great as weather not so hot , captain was amazing knowledgable and patient
Put us on the fish immediately , caught 5 in the first half an hour and my bucket list Tarpon
Wish Iโd of booked a full day now
Best ever charted trip and will definitely use next time weโre down
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Hooknreel Fishing Charters
Speak openly with your guide, ask questions about what fish you can expect to go after, the travel time to get to 1st cast, etc.
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Speak openly with your guide, ask questions about what fish you can expect to go after, the travel time to get to 1st cast, etc.
Hook 1 Charters โ Key West
When you fish trolling you must be patient to catch fish but the bites will come. Make sure you bring sunscreen because it can get hot and sunny in Key West.
Dr Walter Brooks
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When you fish trolling you must be patient to catch fish but the bites will come. Make sure you bring sunscreen because it can get hot and sunny in Key West.
Dr Walter Brooks
Jolly Roger II
I would fish with bennys fishing crew they knew all there is to know about fishing and getting them to bite
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I would fish with bennys fishing crew they knew all there is to know about fishing and getting them to bite
Benny's Fishing Charters
It can get a little hot so be prepared and bring lots of water/cool drinks.
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It can get a little hot so be prepared and bring lots of water/cool drinks.
Whipp It Reel Good Charters
Would take some Dramamine the night before and the morning of , works great and no one on our trip felt ill.
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Would take some Dramamine the night before and the morning of , works great and no one on our trip felt ill.
Get The Gaff Sportfishing Charters
I was told we got on the black tuna better than other trips lately so we were happy. Unable to locate any Mahi and will book in May or June as they migrate and arenโt many left down here right now. Near the tail end of the season for mahi. But the tuna was just down right fun.
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I was told we got on the black tuna better than other trips lately so we were happy. Unable to locate any Mahi and will book in May or June as they migrate and arenโt many left down here right now. Near the tail end of the season for mahi. But the tuna was just down right fun.
Shake N Bait Charters
Go to Apalachicola to caught big redfish and eat great oysters. Check out Indian Pass Raw Bar while you are in the area!
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Go to Apalachicola to caught big redfish and eat great oysters. Check out Indian Pass Raw Bar while you are in the area!
Caught Up Charters