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

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The open season applies to Florida state and inland waters within the Southeast, Indian River Lagoon and Northeast management regions, as well as the Panhandle, Big Bend, Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay management regions.

On the West Coast, the Panhandle, Big Bend, Tampa Bay, and Sarasota Bay regions will remain open through November 30. On the East Coast, the Southeast, Indian River Lagoon, and Northeast regions will remain open through December 14.

Snook is one of Florida’s most popular inshore game fish. The FWC manages the fishery using a regional approach, evaluating seven key metrics annually to address local concerns and conditions.

Management region details

• Panhandle, Big Bend, Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay: Open March 1–April 30 and Sept. 1–Nov. 30. Closed Dec. 1–Feb. 28 and May 1–Aug. 31. Bag limit: one fish per person per day. Slot limit: 28–33 inches.
• Southeast, Indian River Lagoon, Northeast: Open Feb. 1–May 31 and Sept. 1–Dec. 14. Closed Dec. 15–Jan. 31 and June 1–Aug. 31. Bag limit: one fish per person per day. Slot limit: 28–32 inches.

Each region has defined boundaries, with specific rivers and tributaries either included or excluded from the regulations. Anglers should review the full guidelines before fishing.

For more information and complete recreational snook regulations, visit MyFWC.com/Snook.

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