MS Red Snapper rec fishing to close

BILOXI, Miss. – Red Snapper recreational fishing season will close in Mississippi just before mid-night Aug. 17. Preliminary estimates from the Tails ‘n Scales reporting system indicate the annual catch target for recreational fishing is projected to be reached by the weekend. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources has the authority to reopen the recreational Red Snapper fishery if finalized landings indicate additional harvest would remain within the quota allowed under the Federal Exempted Fishing Permit. (Source: MDMR 08/15/18)