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Fishing regulations at Eagle Harbor, FL
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Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Northern red snapper as of April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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The federal for-hire season opens June 1, 2025. Anglers fishing from federally-permitted for-hire vessels in federal waters may retain 2 fish per person with a 16-inch minimum size limit.
For more information about Red Snapper regulations in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico, see Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council.
The 2025 Gulf red snapper season is open to those fishing from private recreational vessels or charter vessels. The summer season will begin over Memorial Day Weekend, from May 24 – May 26, and reopen June 1 through July 31. The fall season will include the following dates:
- December 5 – 7
- December 12 –14
- December 19 – 21
- December 25 – 28 (Christmas weekend)
For more info: ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Record 126-Day Gulf Red Snapper Recreational Season for 2025 | FWC
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FAQ about Eagle Harbor fishing
- Northern red snapper - 14 members reported to have caught this fish
- Spotted seatrout - 6 members reported to have caught this fish
- Red drum - 8 members reported to have caught this fish
- @Icatchgiantbluegigi_886 reported a nice Pacific chub mackerel.
- @Reelfisherman2014 reported a nice Northern red snapper.
- @Reelfisherman2014 reported a nice Northern red snapper.
- @jacklassiter1 reported a nice Greater amberjack.
- @Reelfisherman2014 reported a nice Red grouper.
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