Vermilion Snapper
Rhomboplites aurorubens
FR Vivaneau vermillon · ES Pargo bermellón · PT Pargo-vermelhão
Also known as: B-linerBeelinerPargo cunaroPargo bermellónVivaneau vermillonPargo-vermelhão
Reef/KelpBoat
DeepwaterReef
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round; daylight over marked structure
Depth
20–200m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Apr–AugGood Sep–Nov
Depth range
20–200mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering60%
Vertical / shore jigging60%
Preferred seabed
Rock
Findr bio
Daytime and dusk over deep structure. Small cut baits and a moving tide — say no more...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Deep waterEstuaryWreck reef
Recommended baits
SquidPrawnsFish baits
Diet
Small fishShrimpCrabPolychaete wormsCephalopods
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingJigging
Gear
Best times
DayDawnDusk
Schooling mid-water over reefs—smaller, brighter cousin to red snapper.
Field notes
Where to find them
Gulf and southeast Atlantic deep reefs, ledges
Where they hang out
Mid-water over deep reef, moderate to deep
Prime time
Year-round; daylight over marked structure
Tide game
Moderate
What they're into
Small squid/fish pieces on light multi-hook rigs
Temperature vibe
Prefers 18–24°C
Fave weather
Moderate seas workable
Fun fact about me
Schooling mid-water over reefs—smaller, brighter cousin to red snapper.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Bag/size limits common — check NOAA/state rulesNOAA Fisheries / Gulf state fisheries agencies
Looking after them
Least Concern