Gray Snapper

Lutjanus griseus

Also known as: Mangrove snapper, Black snapper,
Mango

Avg. Size: 2-6 lbs
Where: young inshore, reefs, wrecks, ledges
Fishing Methods: Bottom, Drift
Rods: spinning & baitcast
Notes: Young stay inshore until about 12 inches,
then move to deeper water.


Food Quality

Regulations: Minimum 10" total length.
5 per person per day aggregate bag limit.
No more than 10 snappers aggregate of all
snappers with a bag limit.
Must remain whole until ashore.

 

Catch techniques:

Live shrimp, fish, crabs, cut bait, surface plugs lures inshore.

 

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