{"id":281831,"date":"2026-05-23T07:55:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T07:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/281831\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T07:55:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T07:55:23","slug":"judge-halts-floridas-expanded-red-snapper-fishing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/281831\/","title":{"rendered":"Judge halts Florida’s expanded red snapper fishing"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 A federal judge ruled Thursday to temporarily stall Florida\u2019s expanded Atlantic Red Snapper season.<\/p>\n

The judicial ruling sided with activists seeking to block fishing through the recently approved Exempted Fishing Permit for Atlantic Red Snapper. <\/p>\n

Following this decision, NOAA Fisheries temporarily stalled the permit. <\/p>\n

In response, the FWC has opened state waters for anglers to catch red snapper.<\/p>\n

The recreational bag limit for red snapper in state waters has defaulted to two red snapper per person.<\/p>\n

A minimum size limit of 20 inches is also in effect and these limits will remain until further notice.<\/p>\n

Both the FWC and NOAA stated they stand together in opposition to this delay tactic and will continue fighting for fishing communities.stall<\/p>\n

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