South Atlantic Federal Regulations

(For areas three-200 miles off the coasts of NC, SC, GA, and East Florida)

Note!:   The red snapper fishery remains closed in federal waters for both commercial and recreational fishermen.  See Fishery Bulletin (updated 12/3/10)

Commercial:

Limited access permit required.

• 20" TL size limit.
• Gear restrictions apply.

Recreational:

• 20" TL size limit.
• Included in the 10 snapper per person retention limit, with a maximum of 2 red snapper per person. See updated Recreational Regulations Summary (pdf) on the Regulations by Species homepage.
• Must be landed with head and fins intact.
• Gear restrictions apply.