Red Snapper
Lutjanus campechanus
The iconic Gulf and South Atlantic reef snapper — prized for hard fights and famous for short federal seasons.
Seasonal Activity
Jan
Slow
Feb
Slow
Mar
Good
Apr
Good
May
Prime
Jun
Prime
Jul
Prime
Aug
Prime
Sep
Good
Oct
Good
Nov
Slow
Dec
Slow
Best Techniques
- bottom fishing
- vertical jigging
- drop rigs over wrecks
- live bait on structure
Top Baits
- whole squid
- cigar minnows
- cut bonito
- live pinfish
- butterfly jigs
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