David Rainer

Snapper Season Opens Next Week; AL Creel Certified

Anglers who fish in Alabama waters will gain more access to the state’s iconic reef fish, the American red snapper, starting the Friday before Memorial Day. Instead of incorporating weekend openings for part of the red snapper season, the 2026 season for private recreation anglers and state-licensed charter boats will be open seven days a week, starting May 22. The season will remain open until the NOAA Fisheries allocation of 664,552 pounds is projected to be met or December 31, 2026, whichever comes first.

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