state record evidence
Source context: Florida
- Record type
- florida state
- Record weight lb
- 116.38
- Record location
- Clearwater
- Record date
- 07/26/1979
- Record angler
- Billy Graham
- Record catch text
- 116.38 lb; by Billy Graham; on 07/26/1979; at Clearwater
Cubera snapper
Lutjanus cyanopterus
A state link is a recorded source association, not a catch guarantee or confirmation that targeting is legal. Check current regulations with the responsible state agency.
- Peak months
- Typical depth
- Typical size
- Up to 125 pounds and commonly up to 40 pounds Coastal waters near structure.
- Catch minimum
- National record
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Biology, seasons and size reflect the canonical source record, which may contain Florida context. They are not state-specific guidance for every linked state. Missing fields remain unfilled.
Overview
- Habitat summary
- Coastal waters near structure. Juveniles found in estuarine areas.
- Diet
- Feed on fishes and larger crustaceans.
- Aliases
- cuban snapper
- Water type
- saltwater
When to fish
- Good months
- Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct · Nov · Dec
- Seasonality
- Spawning occurs in the late summer in the Keys.
Where to fish
- Habitat summary
- Coastal waters near structure. Juveniles found in estuarine areas.
- Habitat zone
- inshore
- Fishing zone
- inshore
How to catch
- Techniques
- heavy tackle; large live baits on wrecks/reefs
Bait & lures
- Preferred bait
- large live crabs or baitfish; cut bait
- Preferred lures
- heavy jigs
Size
- Typical size
- Up to 125 pounds and commonly up to 40 pounds Coastal waters near structure.
Records
Recorded catches retain their source scope; state and world catches are not national records.
Related states & places
Place links are planning context, not proof of local species presence. Florida city links marked local context follow existing directory relationships, not catch reports.
Florida fishing guide
Source-linked directories
Real local listings currently cover Florida only. Boat-ramp, charter and creator links below follow existing Florida species relationships. Bait-shop links are city context only, not species-targeting evidence.
Boat ramps — Florida
Selected examples from 59 source-linked directory records.
- Long Key State Park - Kayak Beach
- Curry Hammock State Park Canoe/Kayak Launch
- Sugarloaf Marina
- Sombrero Beach Kayak Launch
- Anne's Beach Paddlecraft Access East
- Anne's Beach Paddlecraft Access West
- Green Turtle Hammock Nature Preserve Kayak Launch
- Crawl Key (Mile Marker 54) Public Boat Ramp
Browse the Florida boat ramps directory
Charter captains — Florida
Selected examples from 1 source-linked directory records.
Browse the Florida charter captains directory
Bait shops — Florida
Selected examples from 72 source-linked city-context records.
- Bite Me Bait Shack
- Dalton Marine Supply & Trailer Repair Corp.
- Don's Bait and Tackle
- First Stop Fishing Supply - Live Bait & Tackle shop
- Flamingo Marina Store
- Paradise Tackle Co
- Pincho bait and tackle
- Ricks Yellow Bait Hop
Browse the Florida bait shops directory
Fishing creators — Florida
Selected examples from 2 source-linked directory records.
Related species
Navigation links share a recorded scientific genus or a source state and water-type grouping. This is not a claim of identical habitat or legal targeting.
Source evidence by state
Florida
- common name local
- Cubera Snapper
- scientific name local
- Lutjanus cyanopterus
- water type local
- saltwater
- enrichment status
- enriched
- geo regions fl
- Keys
- range precision
- region
- record catch text
- 116.38 lb; by Billy Graham; on 07/26/1979; at Clearwater
Legacy Florida source profiles
LoveToFish is a national fishing guide. Fish species coverage spans all 50 states. Ramp, charter, bait shop, and creator directories currently cover Florida. Verify current local regulations with the responsible agency.