Glasseye

Oceans & Range: Indo-Pacific and tropical Atlantic — found around coral reefs, rocky ledges, and under overhangs in 20–100 feet throughout tropical waters worldwide. Present in the Florida Keys, Caribbean, and throughout the Indo-Pacific. A nocturnal species that hides in caves and under ledges during the day. Related to the Squirrelfish family.

Preferred Water Temperature: 72°F–84°F. A tropical reef species that inhabits coral reef caves and crevices. Nocturnal feeder that emerges at night to hunt small fish and invertebrates near the reef.

Size & Weight: Typically 6–12 inches and under 1 lb. Maximum approximately 2 lbs. Named for the distinctive large, glassy eyes — an adaptation for low-light feeding. Bright red to orange coloring.

Best Lures: Rarely targeted with lures. Small jigs produce occasional catches at night near reef structure.

Best Baits: Small pieces of fresh shrimp are effective at night. Small cut fish produce catches. Live small baitfish are excellent when fishing near reef structure after dark. Primarily a nocturnal species — night fishing produces the best results.

Indo-Pacific and tropical Atlantic — found around coral reefs, rocky ledges, and under overhangs in 20–100 feet throughout tropical waters worldwide. Present in the Florida Keys, Caribbean, and throughout the Indo-Pacific. A nocturnal species that hides in caves and under ledges during the day. Related to the Squirrelfish family.

72°F–84°F. A tropical reef species that inhabits coral reef caves and crevices. Nocturnal feeder that emerges at night to hunt small fish and invertebrates near the reef.

Best Lures: Rarely targeted with lures. Small jigs produce occasional catches at night near reef structure. Best Baits: Small pieces of fresh shrimp are effective at night. Small cut fish produce catches. Live small baitfish are excellent when fishing near reef structure after dark. Primarily a nocturnal species — night fishing produces the best results.

Typically 6–12 inches and under 1 lb. Maximum approximately 2 lbs. Named for the distinctive large, glassy eyes — an adaptation for low-light feeding. Bright red to orange coloring.