Cubera Snapper
Lutjanus cyanopterus
FR Vivaneau cubera · ES Pargo cubera · PT Pargo-cubera
Also known as: Cuban SnapperPargo CuberaPargo cuberaVivaneau cuberaPargo-cubera
Reef/KelpBoat
GamefishReef
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round; low light for larger fish
Depth
10–120m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak May–JulGood Apr–Aug
Depth range
10–120mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering60%
Vertical / shore jigging60%
Preferred seabed
Rock
Findr bio
Dawn/dusk heavyweight on deep reefs. Bonus points if you've got whole live fish.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Wreck reef
Recommended baits
Fish baitsShellfish
Diet
Small fishCrabShrimpCephalopods
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingDrifting
Gear
Best times
NightDusk
Largest Atlantic snapper — I crush lobsters and anglers’ dreams alike.
Field notes
Where to find them
Warm western Atlantic/Caribbean reefs, wrecks
Where they hang out
Reef/wreck structure, moderate depth
Prime time
Year-round; low light for larger fish
Tide game
Moderate; fish structure harder on moving current
What they're into
Large live/cut baits dropped tight to structure
Temperature vibe
Prefers 20–28°C
Fave weather
Moderate seas workable for structure fishing
Fun fact about me
Largest Atlantic snapper — I crush lobsters and anglers’ dreams alike.
Dinner material?
6/10Edible, nothing special
Play by the rules
Size/bag limits common — check locallyState/national fisheries agency
Looking after them
Near Threatened