SeaAjBest months
January–December
Where
- Rocks
- Deep water
Best time
- Dawn
- Dusk
- Night
Usual size
30–75 cm
General guidance for the Mediterranean and the nearby Atlantic; local seasons can differ.
How to catch it
Methods
- Bottom fishing
- Live bait
- Spinning (lures)
Baits
- Shrimp
- Fish strips
- Squid
- Live fish
Lures
- Soft plastics
- Metal jigs
The angler's tip
Wary reef snapper that feeds day and night on fish, shrimp and crabs over reefs and sandy patches 25 to 95 m: light leader, live shrimp or fish. Ciguatera has been reported: ask locally before eating big ones.
Legal minimum size
We have no verified rule for your country yet. Check your local fisheries authority before keeping any fish.
About this fish
The mutton snapper is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a snapper belonging to the family Lutjanidae. It is found in the Western Atlantic Ocean.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to catch Mutton snapper?
The best months are January–December. Best time of the day: Dawn, Dusk, Night.
What bait or lure works for Mutton snapper?
Shrimp, Fish strips, Squid, Live fish · Soft plastics, Metal jigs · Bottom fishing, Live bait, Spinning (lures).
Related species
These are estimates, not guarantees. Always look at the sea yourself before going out, do not go alone and wear a life jacket.