Species guide
How to catch Mutton snapper
Lutjanus analis
brackishsaltwatergame fishLutjanidae
The mutton snapper is a popular game fish known for its strength and tasty flesh. Adults inhabit rocky and coral areas, while juveniles are found in sandy seagrass beds. They hunt macrofauna and often form small daytime groups.
Where they live
Found in brackish and saltwater within the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico, they live from shallow waters down to 95 meters, favoring rocky reefs and seagrass beds as juveniles.
Typical size
Up to about 94 cm
What they eat
- crustaceans
- small fish
- mollusks
Best baits
- fresh shrimp
- cut bait
- live small fish
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic lures
- metal spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- jigging
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