Atlantic snook harvest season to close June 1
FWC sketch of snook.
The recreational harvest of snook in Atlantic state and federal waters has a regular harvest season that ends May 31, 2022 and will close, beginning June 1..
Snook are one of the many reasons Florida is the Fishing Capital of the World. Seasonal harvest closures and anglers using proper handling methods when practicing catch-and-release help conserve Florida’s valuable snook populations and can ensure the species’ abundance for anglers today and generations to come.
To learn more and see a video about catch-and-release fishing and the best way to handle a fish, visit myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/outreach/fish-handling.
If you practice catch-and-release fishing during the closed season, you can still contribute to data collection by submitting your catch information for this and other species through the iAngler app. Learn more on the Angler Action Foundation’s website at AnglerActionFoundation.com.
Learn more about recreational fishing here myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational.