Dog snapper in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Lutjanus jocu
Overview
Coastal waters near structure. Juveniles are found in estuaries.
Typical size
Up to 36 inches (30 pounds)
At a glance
- Regions
- Statewide gulf, statewide atlantic
- Water
- Saltwater
- Bait
- Cut bait, live bait & shrimp
When to fish
Good months
January–december
Season notes
Intentional year round display: FL saltwater game species without a narrower FWC peak calendar; not an invented peak.
Where to fish
Florida regions
Statewide gulf & statewide atlantic
Water
Saltwater
Habitat
Coastal waters near structure. Juveniles are found in estuaries.
How to catch
Bottom rigs on reefs
Bait
Cut bait, live bait & shrimp
Videos
- Unexpected massive Florida keys dog snapper! (catch & cook) · Open original
- Florida inshore snapper species ID AND regulations guide · Open original
- Vermilion snapper seminar - Florida sport fishing TV - tips for florida's most underrated snapper · Open original
- How to catch red snapper · Open original
- Cut bait dumb dumb rig · Open original
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- Teddy is learning that people talking to him does not automatically m... · Open original
Sources
- Myfwc.com (2 pages)
- Floridasportsman.com (2 pages)
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.