Species guide
How to catch Yellow snapper
Lutjanus argentiventris
brackishsaltwatergame fishLutjanidae
Yellow snappers are medium-sized predatory fish common in Pacific coastal waters. They form daytime aggregations over reefs and take shelter in caverns solo at night. These adaptable fish tolerate brackish to saltwater environments and feed on a variety of smaller marine animals.
Where they live
Found over hard-bottom reefs from shallow waters down to 60 meters deep. They tolerate brackish and some freshwater and are common in Pacific inshore reef areas.
Typical size
Up to about 71 cm
What they eat
- fish
- shrimps
- crabs
- mollusks
Best baits
- shrimp
- crab
- small fish chunks
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic shrimp imitations
- small diving plugs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light jigging
- casting near reef structures
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