Fat snook in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Centropomus parallelus
Overview
Inshore species found in mangroves. Commonly found in freshwater. Occurs more in freshwater than other snook species.
Typical size
Common to 10 inches, but may reach 28 inches
At a glance
- Regions
- Statewide gulf, statewide atlantic
- Water
- Saltwater
- Bait
- Live shrimp & small baitfish
Florida fishing record
- Weight
- 45 lb 12 oz
- Location
- Sebastian
- Date
- Aug 23, 2015
- Angler
- Heather lynn connors
- Type
- Florida state record
Record catch notes
45.75 lb; by heather lynn connors; on 08/23/2015; at sebastian
When to fish
Good months
January–december
Season notes
Harvest seasons on FWC snook page primarily address common snook management regions; verify species-specific rules before applying months. 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
Inshore species found in mangroves. Commonly found in freshwater. Occurs more in freshwater than other snook species.
How to catch
Light snook tactics in backcountry
Bait
Live shrimp & small baitfish
Lures
Soft plastics & small plugs
Videos
- Snook fishing Florida spillways with tiny bait! *monster FISH* · Open original
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- G-15 canal fishing for snook using live shiners in Florida! (2021 fort lauderdale fishing trip) · Open original
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Sources
- Myfwc.com (3 pages)
- Catchafloridamemory.com
- Floridasportsman.com (3 pages)
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.