Red Snapper is a feisty saltwater fish prized for its delicious flavor. Summer is the time to hunt for the supersized red snapper found in deep federal waters that begin 9 nautical miles from shore.
To attract snapper, our artificial reef program places structures in both federal and state waters. Find them with the interactive map. Don’t have a boat? There are plenty of coastal charter boats ready to take you or your group to the action.
Review the regulations before you head out; fishing for red snapper in federal waters has its own rules. Log your harvest with the Texas Hunt & Fish app, and refer to the Outdoor Annual app for all your angling regulations.
Find tips for catching red snapper in our magazine story Surprisingly Red, and don’t miss our fun video Red Snapper SZN.
NEW: The disCARD Project collects data on released reef fish. You may receive a disCARD card at a boat ramp. Note your released reef fish on it, then text a picture of the card. Participation is optional. Find more info in our press release Federal Red Snapper Season to Open May 22.
