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May 1, 2026 Georgia -Florida and South Carolina were given permission to fish 2 months-Georgia being allowed July 1-August 31, 2026.

Florida dates were to begin today May 22, 2026

but-May 21, 2026

All recreational fishing under these South Atlantic EFPs is not authorized, including tomorrow’s start date of May 22, 2026, for Florida’s recreational red snapper season,” NOAA Fisheries said in a statement. “Contact your state agency for further details.”

NOAA Fisheries Update: Effective Immediately, No Recreational Red Snapper Fishing is Authorized Under the South Atlantic Exempted Fishing Permits - South Atlantic Red Snapper Fishing in Federal Waters Remains Closed

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