Queen Snapper
Etelis oculatus
FR Vivaneau reine · ES Pargo reina · PT Pargo-rainha
Also known as: Night SnapperBrim SnapperPargo CachuchoVivaneau RoyalPargo reinaVivaneau reinePargo-rainha
Reef/KelpBoat
DeepwaterReef
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round; daylight over marked structure
Depth
100–450m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Mar–MayGood Feb–Jul
Depth range
100–450mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering60%
Vertical / shore jigging60%
Preferred seabed
Rock
Findr bio
Dusk and night on deep ledges. Cut fish or squid strips with good current...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Deep water
Recommended baits
SquidFish baits
Diet
Small fishSquidShrimpCrab
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingJigging
Gear
Best times
DayNight
Ruby-red royalty — my colour fades after death like a star under harsh lights.
Field notes
Where to find them
Warm western Atlantic/Caribbean deep reef edges
Where they hang out
Deep reef edges, well below surface
Prime time
Year-round; daylight over marked structure
Tide game
Moderate
What they're into
Squid and fish strips near deep structure
Temperature vibe
Prefers 10–14°C at depth
Fave weather
Calm seas needed for deep bottom fishing
Fun fact about me
Ruby-red royalty — my colour fades after death like a star under harsh lights.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Bag/size limits common — check locallyState/national fisheries agency
Looking after them
Least Concern