The recreational harvest season for snook opens October 1 in the Charlotte Harbor and Southwest management regions, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The season will remain open through November 30.
These management regions cover all of Florida and the inland waters within their boundaries. The regulations are part of the commission’s holistic approach to managing one of Florida’s most popular inshore fisheries. Using seven metrics, the agency evaluates the fishery by region and adjusts management to reflect local conditions.
Charlotte Harbor region
- Open season: March 1 through April 30 and October 1 through November 30
- Closed season: December 1 through the end of February and May 1 through September 30
- Bag limit: One fish per person per day
- Slot limit: 28–33 inches total length
- Boundaries: Extends from 27°04.727’ north latitude near Venice Municipal Airport south to 26°15.227’ north latitude near Vanderbilt Beach Road in Collier County. Includes the Caloosahatchee, Myakka and Peace rivers and their tributaries. Excludes Lake Okeechobee.
Southwest region
- Open season: March 1 through April 30 and October 1 through November 30
- Closed season: December 1 through the end of February and May 1 through September 30
- Bag limit: One fish per person per day
- Slot limit: 28–33 inches total length
- Boundaries: Extends from 26°15.227’ north latitude near Vanderbilt Beach Road in Collier County through the Florida Keys to the Monroe/Miami-Dade county line. Includes all waters of Everglades National Park.
For more information on recreational snook regulations and annual reviews of management metrics, visit MyFWC.com/Snook
