Tarpon snook in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Centropomus pectinatus
Overview
Inshore in coastal waters; frequently found in freshwater.
Typical size
Common to 15 inches, but may reach 22 inches
At a glance
- Regions
- Statewide gulf, statewide atlantic
- Water
- Saltwater
- Bait
- Live shrimp & small baitfish
Florida fishing record
- Weight
- 45 lb 12 oz
- Location
- Sebastian
- Date
- Aug 23, 2015
- Angler
- Heather lynn connors
- Type
- Florida state record
Record catch notes
45.75 lb; by heather lynn connors; on 08/23/2015; at sebastian
When to fish
Good months
January–december
Season notes
Harvest seasons on FWC snook page primarily address common snook management regions; verify species-specific rules before applying months. 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
Inshore in coastal waters; frequently found in freshwater.
How to catch
Light inshore spinning
Bait
Live shrimp & small baitfish
Lures
Small plugs and soft plastics
Videos
- How to catch BIG snook from shore (secret pinfish method · Open original
- Florida bridge fishing tips) ep 3 · Open original
- Catch MORE snook guaranteed (Florida saltwater fishing) tips for catching snook during the day · Open original
- Fishing planet - everglades - tarpon/snook guide · Open original
- Tamiami trail snook and tarpon fishing (live bait) · Open original
- Video from tiktok.com (source title unavailable) · Open original
- Video from tiktok.com (source title unavailable) · Open original
- Video from tiktok.com (source title unavailable) · Open original
Sources
- Myfwc.com (3 pages)
- Catchafloridamemory.com
- Floridasportsman.com (2 pages)
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.