PORT MANSFIELD – Red snapper season will be twice as long this year compared to last year.

The changes are only in federal waters. State waters will remain open year-round for red snapper.

This means fishermen will be able to fish in federal waters for 82 days beginning on June 1. 

The bag and size limits remain the same:

• Federal waters: 2 fish per person per day with a 16-inch minimum
• State waters: 4 fish per person per day with a 15-inch minimum

Watch the video above for more information.