The Marine Resources Division (MRD) of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will close the state’s 2025 private angler red snapper fishing season at midnight on Wednesday, December 31.
Alabama’s 2025 federal allocation of red snapper was 664,552 pounds.
“This was the first year under state management that we opened the red snapper season for seven days a week,” said Chris Blankenship, ADCNR Commissioner.
“Most of the season was under this format and it provided maximum access to the fishery for Alabama’s anglers. In 2025, recreational red snapper season was open for 196 days. We will continue working to ensure our citizens and visitors have access to the incredible red snapper fishery off the coast of Alabama.
“It has been a very good season as well. The seas were calm the past few weekends, and I saw several boats come in with limits of good size red snapper. It is great to see families and friends catching red snapper all the way through the end of the year. The Feast of the Seven Fishes may include red snapper for some coastal families this year!”
The 2026 quota will be 664,552 pounds and MRD will announce the dates for the 2026 fishing season sometime in the spring.
The red snapper season days for federally permitted for-hire charter vessels will also end at midnight on December 31, 2025.
Red snapper harvest information from the 2023-2025 seasons is available at www.outdooralabama.com/2025-red-snapper-landings-summary.
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources.
