Snook

[sundown]

Nephew was fishing just north of Steinhatchee yesterday. He and friend limited out on trout and reds in a couple hours.He caught a snook that looked 28" to 30" from picture he texted me. Can't believe they're showing up this early.

[doomtrpr_z71]

My wife may just have to be mad that I miss opening weekend of turkey season.

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[Hit-n-Miss]

Got a question? Are there regulations on Snook that apply to our area? If so what are they? If caught one would love to know if could keep it . Thanks

[STMU]

Got a question? Are there regulations on Snook that apply to our area? If so what are they? If caught one would love to know if could keep it . Thanks

We follow the general Gulf Snook fishing regulations, which are closed from Dec. 1-end of February and May 1-Aug. 31 (direct copy from FWC). Why they don't just say open this date...I don't know, but they are open through the end of April. They are also under slot, 28" - 33" for the Gulf, and only 1 per person. You also have to buy a snook permit in addition to your recreational fishing license. Caught quite a few in the crystal river area last week, very tasty fish.

[SHOWBOAT]

they are here year round. Both of them I've caught locally were winter fish.

[DEMON]

Just my 2-cents. I don't usually try to preach to anyone about keeping fish but....... Please don't keep the snook. They are just spreading to our area and are a great game fish. Let's give them time to multiply for now. From the reports I read, the guys on this forum already know how to catch plenty of trout. The trout taste better than snook anyways.

[FishWithChris]

And don't post possession pics when out of season beyond while in the act of fishing.

They're here, and population is growing... Just please catch/release.

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