Yellowtail Snapper
Ocyurus chrysurus
FR Vivaneau queue-jaune · ES Rabirrubia · PT Pargo-rabeta-amarela (Rabirrubro-BR)
Also known as: YellowtailPargo cola amarillaVivaneau à queue jauneRabirrubiaVivaneau queue-jaunePargo-rabeta-amarela (Rabirrubro-BR)
Reef/KelpBoat
GamefishReef
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round; low light for larger fish
Depth
5–80m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Apr–AugGood Mar–Sep
Depth range
5–80mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering60%
Vertical / shore jigging60%
Preferred seabed
Rock
Findr bio
Daylight and dusk on reef edges. Small live baits or cut fish — keep it fresh...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Wreck reefShallow water
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSquidPrawns
Diet
Small fishShrimpCrabPolychaete wormsCephalopods
Effective techniques
DriftingFloat Fishing
Gear
Best times
DayDawnDusk
A Hemingway favourite — he called my fights gentlemanly.
Field notes
Where to find them
Warm western Atlantic/Caribbean reefs
Where they hang out
Reef 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
Small squid/fish pieces near structure
Temperature vibe
Prefers 22–28°C
Fave weather
Moderate seas workable
Fun fact about me
A Hemingway favourite — he called my fights gentlemanly.
Dinner material?
10/10Excellent eating
Play by the rules
Bag/size limits common — check locallyState/national fisheries agency
Looking after them
Least Concern