Mutton Snapper
Lutjanus analis
FR Vivaneau mutton · ES Pargo criollo · PT Pargo-cabrito
Also known as: Mutton FishVirgin SnapperPargo CriolloCiobaPargo criolloVivaneau muttonPargo-cabrito
Reef/KelpBoat
GamefishReef
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round; low light
Depth
5–80m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jun–AugGood Apr–Nov
Depth range
5–80mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering60%
Vertical / shore jigging60%
Preferred seabed
Rock
Findr bio
Dusk and night on reef edges. Live or cut baits with a tide change work...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Wreck reef
Recommended baits
Fish baitsPrawnsSquid
Diet
Small fishShrimpCrabCephalopodsSnails
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingRunning Ledger
Gear
Best times
Slack waterDawnDusk
I spawn in lunar-timed mass gatherings — chaotic, romantic, unmissable.
Field notes
Where to find them
Warm western Atlantic/Caribbean reefs and flats edges
Where they hang out
Reef edges, moderate depth
Prime time
Year-round; low light
Tide game
Moderate; fish structure harder on moving current
What they're into
Crab, shrimp, cut/live bait near structure
Temperature vibe
Prefers 20–28°C
Fave weather
Moderate seas workable
Fun fact about me
I spawn in lunar-timed mass gatherings — chaotic, romantic, unmissable.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Bag/size limits common — check locallyState/national fisheries agency
Looking after them
Near Threatened