How to catch snook in Florida

Techniques

They orient themselves to face moving water and wait for prey to be carried down the current. Snook jump clear of the water, and burst into long runs. Use live pinfish, small mullet, shrimp & or sardines free-lined or fished off the bottom with a fish finder rig. They take a large variety of lures based on water conditions. Beware of the snook’s razor-sharp gill covers! Snook make excellent table fare.

Preferred bait

Use live pinfish, small mullet, shrimp & or sardines free-lined or fished off the bottom with a fish finder rig.

Preferred lures

They take a large variety of lures based on water conditions.

Time of day

Primarily dusk through dawn; night bridge/shadow-line fishing

Tide effect

Moving water; strong outgoing or incoming preferred at bridges and passes

Videos

Sources

Fish guide

Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.