Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
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 March 29th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Northern red snapper
Seasons
Open
Bag limit
2
Min size
20"
Measurement
Total Length
Special gear
Aggregate
10
Beginning July 1, 2020, anglers 16 years of age and older are required to sign up as a State Reef Fish Angler if they fish from a private recreational boat for any red snapper. To sign up as a State Reef Fish Angler, call 1-888-347-4356.
Red Snapper are open in Florida Atlantic STATE WATERS (see MyFWC Snapper).
For information about regulations in Atlantic federal waters and management of South Atlantic federal fisheries, please visit SAFMC or NOAA Fisheries.
This species may be eligible for prizes and recognition if you submit photos through CatchaFloridaMemory.com Visit their website for more information.
the Georges Slough is a stream located in Volusia County, Florida, United States. Its coordinates are:
28°50′40.5″N 80°46′23.2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Georges Slough by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in the Georges Slough are: