Mahogany snapper in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Lutjanus mahogoni
Overview
Prefer clear coastal waters, usually over reefs.
Typical size
Up to 15 inches (3 pounds)
At a glance
- Regions
- Statewide gulf, statewide atlantic
- Water
- Saltwater
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
Prefer clear coastal waters, usually over reefs.
Videos
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Sources
- Myfwc.com (2 pages)
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.