ADCNR Reports Good Snapper Season, Ending Soon

The Marine Resources Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will close the state’s 2022 private angler red snapper fishing season at midnight on December 31, it announced. Alabama’s 2022 federal allocation of red snapper was 1.12 million pounds, but anglers harvested less than 500,000 pounds during the 128-day season. “It has been a good, long red snapper season in Alabama this year,” said Chris Blankenship, ADCNR commissioner. “Under Alabama state management, we were able to provide maximum access in 2022. This is the sixth successful red snapper season under state management. It was good to see anglers reeling in red snapper throughout the summer and fall. ADCNR will continue fighting to ensure our citizens and visitors have access to the incredible red snapper fishery off the coast of Alabama.” Season dates for next year will be announced in the coming months once the 2023 quota is finalized by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries.