Trump expands red snapper fishing as critics warn of overfishing

US President Donald Trump announced that all state permits for the 2026 recreational red snapper fishing season have been approved, which he claims will expand access for anglers in southeastern coastal states. He described the decision as a 'huge win' for fishermen in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. While catch limits and size requirements will still apply, supporters argue that these changes better reflect the recovering red snapper population.