Florida East Coast Snook Recreational Harvest Closes June 1

The recreational harvest of snook along Florida's Atlantic coast, including the Northeast, Indian River Lagoon, and Southeast management regions, will close starting June 1, 2025, with the season reopening on October 1, 2025. This closure, mandated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), applies to all state, inland, and adjacent federal waters within the specified regions and is part of a holistic management approach to protect Florida's key inshore fisheries. During open seasons, anglers are limited to one snook per person per day, within specific size limits. Meanwhile, Georgia has announced a seasonal closure of all saltwater oyster harvesting for human consumption from June 1 through September 30, 2025, due to elevated risks of Vibrio bacteria infections during warmer months. This closure affects all salt waters between the Georgia-South Carolina state line and the Georgia-Florida border, with harvesting expected to resume on October 1, 2025. These measures are aimed at managing and sustaining valuable coastal fisheries and protecting public health.