Book your red snapper and grouper trip today. Those of us that have federal reef permits, season starts June 1st. NOT all charter boats have federal reef permits. The difference between those with permits (can fish out to 200 miles offshore) all our red snapper trips are from 30 to 60 miles offshore. Those without permits can only fish within 9 miles of shore. This limits the quality and quantity of fish. Our red snapper trips are really fun and have the best opportunity to bring home lots of big fish.