Description: FL Deepsea Fishing! Mangrove Snapper are dark brown or gray with reddish or orange spots in rows along the sides; dark horizontal band from snout through eye (young only); two conspicuous canine teeth at front of upper jaw; dorsal fins have dark or reddish borders; no dark spot on side underneath dorsal fin.
Food Value: Excellent
Where Found: Mangrove Snapper are found throughout the Gulf of Mexico. Generally near shore or offshore on coral or rocky reefs and wrecks.
Size: Offshore catches common 8 to 10 pounds.
Florida Mangrove Snapper Record: 16 lbs., 8 ozs.
Mangrove Snapper Fishing Techniques: Still Fishing, Casting or Drifting.
Remarks: Mangrove Snapper spawn June through August; feeds on crustaceans and small fish. To go FL Deepsea Fishing call Captain Tom Masse at 941-544-6138.
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