Description:
Color reddish pink over entire body. Lower portion of body off-white in color.
Fierce biters and fierce fighters. Offer a good strong fight from hook set to
gaff.
Description:
Color reddish pink over entire body. Lower portion of body off-white in color.
Fierce biters and fierce fighters. Offer a good strong fight from hook set to
gaff.
Where Found: Offshore in deeper water. Hard bottom, rock piles, wrecks, potholes. Some near shore.
Feeding Habits: Feeds best on dead bait (spanish sardines, threadfin and finger mullet) squid and crustaceans. Also feeds on live bait (small pinfish, or cigar minnows)
Size Range: Adults may live more than 20 years, and attain 35 pounds or more current Florida State Record 46 lbs., 8 oz
Bag Limit/Size Limit: 4 per person per day (as part of 10 per day limit of all snapper combined). Must be 16 inches in total overall length.
Food Value: Outstanding table fare. Fillets are white and flaky when cooked. Very light fish taste with a sweet flavor.