Barred Pargo
Hoplopagrus guentherii
FR Pargo barré · ES Pargo barrado · PT Pargo-barrado
Also known as: Mexican Barred SnapperStriped PargoPargo RayadoPargo CoconacoPargo barradoPargo barréPargo-barrado
Reef/KelpBoat
Reef
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round; daylight
Depth
5–80m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak May–JulGood Apr–Aug
Depth range
5–80mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering60%
Vertical / shore jigging60%
Preferred seabed
Rock
Findr bio
Boulder bruiser of the tropics—cracks crabs and courage along lava ledges.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Rocky shoreWreck reefShallow water
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSpinners
Diet
CrabShrimpSmall fish
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingSpinningJigging
Gear
Best times
DawnDayDusk
My crusher teeth turn crabs and urchins into snack dust—night-shift reef boss.
Field notes
Where to find them
Tropical Pacific/Gulf reef structure
Where they hang out
Reef structure, moderate depth
Prime time
Year-round; daylight
Tide game
Moderate
What they're into
Crab, shrimp, squid strips near structure
Temperature vibe
Prefers 20–28°C
Fave weather
Moderate seas workable for structure fishing
Fun fact about me
My crusher teeth turn crabs and urchins into snack dust—night-shift reef boss.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Check local size/bag rulesLocal/regional fisheries authority
Looking after them
Least Concern