Where can I catch Mangrove Red Snapper?

Coastal areas where Mangrove Red Snapper are present.

What bait works best for Mangrove Red Snapper?

Natural baits like small fish and crustaceans.

Mangrove Red Snapper — Where & When to Catch

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Mangrove Red Snapper

Lutjanus argentimaculatus

Also known as: Mangrove JackRed Snapper (SCS)

Surf/EstuaryShore

Gamefish

Score

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Prime time

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Depth

0–100m

Platform

Shore

Mangrove Red Snapper (Lutjanus argentimaculatus) — sea-fishing target species photographed in marine habitat

Depth range

0–100mDeep

Findr bio

An ambush specialist that holds tight to snags and mangrove roots — hook me here and the fight is as much about keeping me out of the structure as it is about the pull.

How to catch

Favourite hangouts

EstuaryWreck reefShallow water

Recommended baits

Fish baitsSpinnersPrawns

Effective techniques

SpinningBottom Fishing

Gear

Best times

DuskNight

Juveniles grow up tucked into mangrove root systems and river mouths before moving to reef structure as adults — the mangrove nursery stage is where I get my common name.

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