Trump touts expanded fishing seasons and says 2026 red snapper permits approved early

Speaking to outdoorsmen at the White House, President Donald J. Trump said his administration had expanded fishing seasons and quotas and delivered 'historic levels of funding' for wildlife and sport fishing restoration grants. He also said "we approved all state permits for the 2026 red snapper season, approved way ahead of schedule."

The remarks highlighted funding and permit approvals as accomplishments but did not provide dollar amounts for grants, the specific agencies that approved permits, or a timeline for distribution of funds. Stakeholders and state agencies will need the implementing documentation and regulatory notices to confirm how seasons and quotas have changed.