Mahogany Snapper

Oceans & Range: Western Atlantic Ocean — from Florida south through the Caribbean to Brazil. Found around shallow to mid-depth coral reefs and rocky areas in 30–100 feet. A Caribbean reef snapper most common in the Bahamas, Cuba, and throughout the Caribbean island chain. Less commonly encountered in Florida waters than Gray or Yellowtail Snapper.

Preferred Water Temperature: 72°F–84°F. A tropical reef species found in clear, warm water around coral and rocky reefs. Often found in schools near the bottom of shallow reefs throughout the Caribbean.

Size & Weight: Typically 0.5–2 lbs. Maximum approximately 3 lbs. A smaller snapper species with reddish-brown coloring. Good table fare — mild and sweet.

Best Lures: Small jigs and soft plastics work effectively near structure.

Best Baits: Live and dead shrimp are the top bait. Small pieces of squid work consistently. Cut fish produce strikes. Small hooks with light fluorocarbon leader are appropriate.

Western Atlantic Ocean — from Florida south through the Caribbean to Brazil. Found around shallow to mid-depth coral reefs and rocky areas in 30–100 feet. A Caribbean reef snapper most common in the Bahamas, Cuba, and throughout the Caribbean island chain. Less commonly encountered in Florida waters than Gray or Yellowtail Snapper.

72°F–84°F. A tropical reef species found in clear, warm water around coral and rocky reefs. Often found in schools near the bottom of shallow reefs throughout the Caribbean.

Best Lures: Small jigs and soft plastics work effectively near structure. Best Baits: Live and dead shrimp are the top bait. Small pieces of squid work consistently. Cut fish produce strikes. Small hooks with light fluorocarbon leader are appropriate.

Typically 0.5–2 lbs. Maximum approximately 3 lbs. A smaller snapper species with reddish-brown coloring. Good table fare — mild and sweet.