Just a reminder, redfish and snook are still under a temporary closure, allowing only catch and release from the northern line of Pasco County to Gordon Pass in Collier county. This closure will last through May 10th of 2019 and was put in place to reduce the pressure on these species following red tide events in the Summer of 2018. The redfish and snook are coming back but it will take time for their populations to fully recover. It is important to encourage catch and release fishing for our inshore gamefish even after this closure ends.
For more information and updates on this temporary closure visit the link to FWC’s website below.
https://myfwc.com/fishing/saltwater/recreational/red-drum/