Snakehead in Florida
Meet the species

Scientific name
Channa aurolineata
Overview
In canals, typically associated with overhanging shoreline vegetation, dense submersed vegetation, and debris; tolerant of stagnant waters due to air-breathing capabilities.
At a glance
- Water
- Freshwater
When to fish
Season notes
Months mentioned in profile narrative (not a fishing calendar): mar, may, aug no recreational fishing season calendar, non-game, imperiled, nonnative & or non-angling taxon.
Where to fish
Water
Freshwater
Habitat
In canals, typically associated with overhanging shoreline vegetation, dense submersed vegetation, and debris; tolerant of stagnant waters due to air-breathing capabilities.
Videos
- Catching snakeheads on live bait & lures - snake head catch clean & cook · Open original
- How to catch snakehead fish - how to cook snakehead - snakehead fishing · Open original
- Snakehead fishing tips - summer fishing techniques to catch more fish · Open original
- Skip cast got rewarded 🐍 · Open original
Sources
- Myfwc.com
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.