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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 opens May 22 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.
Purchase a conservation license plate to benefit fisheries management, river conservation and access. Available for your car, truck, motorcycle, boat trailer, travel trailer or RV.
You'll find catfish in neighborhood ponds and other community lakes from mid-April through October. Look over the stocking schedule for specific dates and a location near you.
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.
