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05/04/2026

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🎣 More red snapper fishing is on the way, Georgia!

Georgia anglers will soon have more time on the water targeting one of the South Atlantic’s most sought-after fish—red snapper.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division has launched the Georgia Red Snapper Project, opening the door to a two-month recreational season in federal waters from July 1–Aug. 31, 2026—a big change from the few days per year anglers have seen in the past.

Here’s what you need to know:

🐟 1 fish per person, per day
📏 No minimum size
📅 Season runs July–August 2026
📲 Trip registration required before you go
⏱️ Catch must be reported within 24 hours

This new opportunity comes through a federal Exempted Fishing Permit (EFP) and is designed to do two things:

✔️ Give anglers more access
✔️ Collect better, real-time data to support longer, more consistent seasons in the future

“This is a major step forward for Georgia anglers,” said CRD Director Doug Haymans. “For years, access to red snapper has been extremely limited. This project gives anglers a real opportunity—two full months—to enjoy red snapper fishing.”

⚠️ There’s one key piece: reporting your catch is required.

It only takes a few minutes, but it plays a big role in improving data and shaping the future of red snapper fishing in Georgia.

💡 A new app (coming soon) will make trip registration and reporting quick and easy—and will help fisheries managers get the real-time data needed to keep seasons open longer.

📢 More details, including how-to videos and the app, will be available soon, with a full website launching May 15.

Stay tuned, and get ready—it’s shaping up to be a big summer offshore. 🌊

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