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Red Snapper Season Announced

May 03, 2026 Panama City 1 photo
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Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Red)

Trip Summary

Red Snapper season will open June 1 and run through July 31, with additional weekend dates through the fall.
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Stephen Hess
Panama-city, Florida, United States
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Welcome to Bluewatercharter30a. Message us before booking for FALL SPECIALS on most trips! Amberjack, Gag Grouper, Red Snapper and Triggerfish are all in season in September. Red Grouper and Vermillion Snapper are cooperating well also! Book your Fall Bre...

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