Silk snapper in Florida
Meet the species

Scientific name
Lutjanus vivanus
Overview
Common offshore over rocky ledges in very deep water. Most common in south Florida.
Typical size
Usually less than 30 inches (5 pounds)
At a glance
- Regions
- Southeast, inland south
- 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
Southeast & inland south
Water
Saltwater
Habitat
Common offshore over rocky ledges in very deep water. Most common in south Florida.
Videos
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Sources
- Myfwc.com (2 pages)
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.