Saltwater
Red Snapper
Lutjanus campechanus
- Peak season
- Summer (season varies by regulation)
- Length range
- 30–90 cm
- Weight range
- 0.5–15 kg
- Typical depth
- 10–190 m
Habitat
Offshore reefs, wrecks, and artificial structures in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic. Depths of 10–100m.
Behavior
Aggressive reef predator that strikes cut bait and jigs near bottom structure. Grows large and fights hard.
Best techniques
- Bottom fishing with cut squid
- Vertical jigging
- Live bait on chicken rig
- Butterfly jigs
