Snook season to close in Gulf state and federal waters

MANATEE -- Snook will close to all harvest in Gulf state, federal and inland waters, including Manatee County, starting May 1.

Seasonal harvest closures conserve Florida's snook populations and help sustain and improve the fishery.

Snook is open to harvest in Atlantic state, federal and inland waters, including Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River, through May 31, closing June 1.

The Atlantic and Gulf will reopen for recreational snook harvest Sept. 1.

This story was originally published April 29, 2016 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Snook season to close in Gulf state and federal waters ."