Seasonal Red Snapper Fishing Trips in Cape Canaveral

Seasonal Red Snapper Fishing Trips in Cape Canaveral

Seasonal Red Snapper Fishing Trips in Cape Canaveral

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While Red Snapper can be kept year-round when caught in Florida's state waters, Federal regulations apply to the waters where Red Snapper live off of Cape Canaveral. This means that we only have the opportunity to only fish for Red Snapper a few days out of the entire year, and we're not exaggerating. The 2025 season was only open for two days.

We initially anticipated that a seasonal window had been granted; however, at 9:30 p.m. on May 21, 2026, NOAA officially announced that the season is now closed.

The planned 39-day Atlantic recreational red snapper season has been temporarily halted following a ruling issued on May 21, 2026, by a federal judge, U.S. District Judge Rudolph Contreras, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The ruling placed an immediate injunction on the South Atlantic Exempted Fishing Permits (EFPs) that had recently been approved by NOAA Fisheries for Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. As a result, the anticipated recreational red snapper season scheduled to begin on May 22, 2026, has been suspended until further notice.

More freshly caught fish rest after a successful trip with Orlando Princess in Port Canaveral, FL.

Want to see what guests have caught on past fishing trips with us?  Visit our photo gallery.

Ready to catch red snapper? Click Here to join the waiting list. If you have questions about our seasonal Red Snapper trips you can Contact us at 321-784-6300 for an update on the 2026 season. Don't miss this limited opportunity to catch one of Florida's most sought-after fish.

Join us for a deep sea fishing trip off the Space Coast, near Orlando and Cape Canaveral, aboard the Orlando Princess Fishing Fleet. We offer half-day trips, full-day fishing trips, and night shark fishing trips perfect for families, beginners, and skilled anglers. Our friendly crew helps you catch grouper, snapper, amberjack, mangrove snapper, triggerfish and sharks in the rich waters off the eastern coast of Central Florida. Our boats come with quality fishing gear, safety equipment, and comfortable amenities for a great day on the water. Whether you want to catch dinner or have fun with family, the Orlando Princess Fishing Fleet runs exciting fishing trips all year long. Contact us today at 321-784-6300 to book your fishing trip on the Atlantic!