Schoolmaster in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Lutjanus apodus
Overview
Coastal waters. Adults frequent nearshore, especially around elkhorn coral reefs. Large adults are sometimes found on the continental shelf. Juvenile schoolmaster are found in grassy flats.
Typical size
Up to 24 inches (8 pounds); and common under 1 pound
Typical weight (lb)
8.0
At a glance
- Regions
- Statewide gulf, statewide atlantic
- Water
- Saltwater
Florida fishing record
- Weight
- 3 lb 11 oz
- Location
- Jupiter
- Date
- Jun 30, 2024
- Angler
- D. Albrey arrington
- Type
- Florida state record
Record catch notes
3.69 lb; by D. Albrey arrington; on 06/30/2024; at jupiter
When to fish
Good months
January–december
Season notes
Months mentioned in profile narrative (not a fishing calendar): jul & aug resolved unknown→year round via FWC profile/regs citation.
Where to fish
Florida regions
Statewide gulf & statewide atlantic
Water
Saltwater
Habitat
Coastal waters. Adults frequent nearshore, especially around elkhorn coral reefs. Large adults are sometimes found on the continental shelf. Juvenile schoolmaster are found in grassy flats.
Videos
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Sources
- Myfwc.com (2 pages)
- Catchafloridamemory.com
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.