Lawsuit Limits Expanded Red Snapper Fishing Seasons

A federal court ruling has blocked expanded red snapper fishing seasons in federal waters. The decision followed a lawsuit filed by a commercial fishing industry group. Officials said the case did not involve any political party.

Background on the Case The suit challenged federal rules that would have lengthened recreational red snapper seasons. The court issued an order halting those changes. A state governor criticized the ruling, stating the judge "probably doesn't know the first thing about fishing."

The commercial fishing group argued the expanded seasons would harm its members. Court records show the plaintiff was the industry organization, not a political entity. Officials confirmed the filing came from the fishing sector alone.