Alabama Red Snapper Seasons Set
Updated 2:00 AM;
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Marine Resources Division has announced state and federal waters will open to private vessel anglers for red snapper fishing on Friday, May 28, 2021. The season will consist of four-day weekends, Friday through Monday, and continue until the private angler quota is projected to be met.
The season dates apply to anglers fishing from recreational vessels and state-licensed Alabama commercial party boats that do not hold federal for-hire fishing permits. Anglers fishing from federally permitted for-hire vessels have their own 63-day season beginning June 1, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. local time through August 3, 2021, at 12:01 a.m. local time.