September 1, 2017 — Louisiana anglers will get a final weekend of red snapper fishing as catch numbers are about 160,000 pounds below the state’s self-imposed limit for 2017.
The latest statistics, released today by the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, show 880,603 pounds of red snapper had been caught as of Aug. 20.
In June, the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission ordered agency Secretary Jack Montoucet to close the season when it appears anglers will meet the state’s self-imposed limit of 1.04 million pounds or by Sept. 4, whichever comes first.