MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WDNews) – The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announced Friday, Aug. 29, 2025, that red snapper season is now open seven days a week until the state’s private angler quota of 664,552 pounds is reached.
“We have had a good red snapper season so far this year and I have been blessed with several great fishing trips with family and friends,” said ADCNR Commissioner Chris Blankenship. “In examining the pounds harvested so far this year and the quota that is remaining, we are expanding red snapper season to seven days a week effective immediately. I am glad we can add more access to this great fishery throughout the fall.”
As of Aug. 24, ADCNR’s Marine Resources Division reported that 443,737 pounds had been harvested from the 2025 quota. The department will announce a closure date once the remaining quota is expected to be met.
The season applies to anglers fishing from shore, private recreational vessels, and state-licensed Alabama commercial party boats operating in state waters and federal waters without federal for-hire permits. Landings are monitored through ADCNR’s Snapper Check program, with weekly updates available at outdooralabama.com.
For more details, including frequently asked questions, visit outdooralabama.com.
