Black Snapper

Oceans & Range: Eastern Pacific Ocean — from Baja California south through Central America and down to Peru. Found around rocky reefs, offshore islands, and seamounts in 30–150 feet. A Pacific snapper distinct from the Atlantic species sharing a similar common name.

Preferred Water Temperature: 66°F–78°F. A Pacific reef species found in cool to warm tropical water around rocky structure and reefs. Common around offshore islands and seamounts along the Mexican and Central American Pacific coast.

Size & Weight: Typically 2–8 lbs. Maximum approximately 15 lbs. A dark-colored snapper of the Eastern Pacific — excellent table fare that is highly prized throughout its range.

Best Lures: Medium jigs worked near structure produce strikes. Swimbaits around reef edges are effective. Bucktail jigs with cut bait catch fish consistently.

Best Baits: Live and dead squid are excellent. Fresh cut fish work very well. Live small fish produce consistent strikes. Bottom rigs with cut bait near reef structure are standard.

Eastern Pacific Ocean — from Baja California south through Central America and down to Peru. Found around rocky reefs, offshore islands, and seamounts in 30–150 feet. A Pacific snapper distinct from the Atlantic species sharing a similar common name.

66°F–78°F. A Pacific reef species found in cool to warm tropical water around rocky structure and reefs. Common around offshore islands and seamounts along the Mexican and Central American Pacific coast.

Best Lures: Medium jigs worked near structure produce strikes. Swimbaits around reef edges are effective. Bucktail jigs with cut bait catch fish consistently. Best Baits: Live and dead squid are excellent. Fresh cut fish work very well. Live small fish produce consistent strikes. Bottom rigs with cut bait near reef structure are standard.

Typically 2–8 lbs. Maximum approximately 15 lbs. A dark-colored snapper of the Eastern Pacific — excellent table fare that is highly prized throughout its range.