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Fishing is a fun, affordable way to spend time together outdoors. We'll get you started with instructional events, how-to-videos, planning your trip, and rules & regulations.
Red snapper season opened on June 1 in federal waters - your daily limit is 2 fish per person, 16" minimum. Red snapper season is open year-round in state waters - with a daily limit of 4 fish per person, 15" minimum.
Anglers who catch a bass that's at least 8 lbs. or 24" can participate all year-long by entering their catch online or in the ShareLunker app. Participants will receive a catch kit, achievement decal, ShareLunker gear, and entry into a drawing for prizes including a $5,000 shopping spree!
Invasive species like giant salvinia and zebra mussels can ruin fishing, boating and swimming for everyone. You can't always tell if a lake is infested with invasive species, and even a small piece left on your boat or gear can infest another lake.
Visit outdoorannual.com or get the free app for everything you need to know before you go. The app shows location-based info on hunting seasons and nearby waterbodies, plus the ability to look up current and past license purchases.
