Fishermen are reminded that federal waters are closed to recreational red snapper fishing until June 1, 2013. Therefore, the recreational harvest and possession of red snapper in federal waters off all Gulf of Mexico states is prohibited until June 1, 2013.
Beginning June 1, 2013, federal waters throughout the Gulf of Mexico will open with a 2-fish bag limit with a minimum size of 16 inches fork length.
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