Saltwater
Cubera Snapper
Lutjanus cyanopterus
- Peak season
- Summer (June-August, spawning aggregation)
- Length range
- 40–140 cm
- Weight range
- 2–55 kg
- Typical depth
- 5–50 m
Habitat
Deep reef ledges, wrecks, and mangrove channels in tropical western Atlantic waters at 10-50 m depth.
Behavior
The largest snapper species — can exceed 50 kg. Powerful ambush predator that feeds on fish, crabs, and lobster near reef structure.
Best techniques
- Heavy bottom fishing with live bait
- Vertical jigging near deep reef
- Large live crab on heavy tackle
- Trolling near deep ledges
