Pacific Dog Snapper
Lutjanus novemfasciatus
FR Vivaneau chien · ES Pargo perro del Pacífico · PT Pargo-cão
Also known as: Pacific Cubera SnapperDog SnapperPargo PrietoHuachinangoPargo perro del PacíficoVivaneau chienPargo-cão
Reef/KelpBoat
Reef
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round; daylight
Depth
10–120m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jul–SepGood Jun–Oct
Depth range
10–120mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering60%
Vertical / shore jigging60%
Preferred seabed
Rock
Findr bio
Surf prowler — on rocky pinnacles and cruises high, dives fast; Trolled Feathers Near The Edge.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Wreck reefRocky shoreEstuary
Recommended baits
Fish baitsShellfishSpinners
Diet
OctopusSquidShrimpCrabSmall fish
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingSpinning
Gear
Best times
DawnDuskNight
Territorial enough to chase divers — small fish, boss energy.
Field notes
Where to find them
Eastern Pacific tropical reefs
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
Fun fact about me
Territorial enough to chase divers — small fish, boss energy.
Dinner material?
6/10Edible, nothing special
Play by the rules
Check local size/bag rulesLocal/regional fisheries authority
Looking after them
Least Concern