Yellowtail Snapper
Ocyurus chrysurus
A schooling reef snapper named for its bright yellow tail and lateral stripe — common in South Florida and the Keys.
Seasonal Activity
Jan
Good
Feb
Good
Mar
Prime
Apr
Prime
May
Prime
Jun
Prime
Jul
Prime
Aug
Prime
Sep
Good
Oct
Good
Nov
Good
Dec
Good
Best Techniques
- chumming over reef
- free-line drifting
- knocker rigs
- light fluorocarbon leaders
Top Baits
- cut ballyhoo
- live shrimp
- cut squid
- small jigs tipped with shrimp
- cut pilchards
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