Saltwater
Bluestripe Snapper
Lutjanus kasmira
Hebrew name: לוטיאן פסים כחולים
- Peak season
- Year-round
- Length range
- 15–40 cm
- Weight range
- 0.3–4 kg
- Typical depth
- 5–60 m
Habitat
Coral reefs, lagoons, and rocky outcrops at 5–60m. Forms dense schools around reef structure in the Red Sea.
Behavior
Schooling reef predator. Feeds on small fish, crustaceans, and squid. Aggressive on bait but uses cover quickly.
Best techniques
- Live bait near reef edges
- Soft plastics on jig heads
- Bottom fishing with cut squid
- Slow jigging over reef structure
