After the storm cleared, the water was still rough and murky—but the snapper were fired up. Big fish moved in fast, hammering baits and testing every bit of gear. Each fight felt like battling ...

FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Monday that a permit has been filed allowing the state to continue managing the red snapper fishing season along the Atlantic Coast.

FWC asked federal fishery managers to allow a 39-day Atlantic red snapper fishing season off Florida. FWC submitted an exempted fishing permit to U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The South ...