by John Jefferson

The red snapper fishing season in federal waters off the Texas Coast closes November 21, 2025, at 12:01 a.m.

But don’t get confused and forfeit good fishing time. There are two areas of saltwater along the Texas Coast. The State regulated waters are the first nine (9) nautical miles extending out from shore. Beyond that, the Gulf is regulated by the National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) out to 200 miles. ONLY the federal waters will close on Nov. 21. Anglers can still catch and keep snappers now and until Nov. 21.

You’d better hurry if you want to fish federal waters this season! The limit there is two snappers, each at least 16-inches long.

But Wait! The state regulated first nine nautical miles out from shore will remain open until the official Texas toll of har

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