Panhandle
Mangrove (Gray) Snapper in Panhandle
Light leaders and small live baits or shrimp around docks, bridges, reefs and mangroves. Summer offshore spawning bite is the peak.
Next three days
| Day | Bite | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 13 | 8 | New Moon feeding boost. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Weak tides |
| Mon, Sep 14 | 8 | Light wind |
| Tue, Sep 15 | 8 |
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Editorial baseline for Florida. Green months are prime, yellow fair, red slow. Preferred water temperature 65–88°F.
Regulations that apply here
Applies to: state and adjacent federal waters · Licenses: State Reef Fish Survey registration required
| Species / zone | Season | Size | Bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gray (Mangrove) Snapper Gulf of America boundarystate and federal waters unless specified; Gulf state waters are from shore to 9 miles | open now Open year-round | State: 10" TL; Federal: 12" TL | State: 5 per person within the 10 snapper aggregate bag limit; Federal: 10 per person within the 10 snapper aggregate bag limit |
- Reef fish gear requirements apply
- Make sure you're signed up for the State Reef Fish Survey
- Return ‘Em Right resource available for best release practices
Source: FWC, extracted 2026-09-12. Review flags: Gulf Red Snapper closed periods are derived from the specific open days listed for the Fall season; exact closed dates between open windows are inferred based on the calendar structure provided.; Lane Snapper Gulf regulations note a change effective April 1, 2026; current page text reflects the new limits (10" min, 20 bag) for State waters.