July 15, 2019 — After weeks of anticipation, Florida anglers headed offshore Friday for the first of two weekends that make up the year’s recreational season for red snapper.
“It’s going to be mayhem,” Captain Mike Mulholland said with a laugh. He’s completely sold out for all five days of the season, Friday through Sunday this weekend and Friday and Saturday next weekend. Anglers will be limited to one fish per person, per day, with no minimum size limit.
Mulholland, captain of the Sea Spirit fishing charter boat out of Ponce Inlet, sold out two weeks ago and started making a back-up list, just in case he had cancellations.
He wishes it was more. He’s one of many fishermen and charter captains who are ready for federal officials to extend the season.