Saltwater
Mutton Snapper
Lutjanus analis
- Peak season
- Spring and Summer (May-July, spawning)
- Length range
- 25–75 cm
- Weight range
- 0.5–12 kg
- Typical depth
- 3–90 m
Habitat
Reef edges, channels, and mangrove areas at 5-90 m depth in the western Atlantic and Caribbean.
Behavior
Reef predator that feeds on fish, shrimp, and crabs. Migrates to spawn in large aggregations on full moons.
Best techniques
- Bottom fishing with live shrimp or pinfish
- Jigging near reef edges
- Cut bait on circle hook
- Live crab on bottom rig
