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Mutton SnapperThere are about six species of snapper in Biscayne Bay with the most sought after being the mutton and mangrove (gray) snappers. The best baits for these fish are live shrimp, live pilchards and cut ballyhoo chunks. I also target them with artificial lures which makes this fishing a blast! The larger snapper move in during the cooler months but big muttons and mangroves can be targeted throughout the year

 

Mutton Snapper: Lutjanus analis

Appearance:

  • Color olive green on back and upper sides
  • All fins below the lateral line having reddish tinge
  • Bright blue line below eye, following contour of operculum
  • Anal fin pointed
  • Small black spot below dorsal fin
  • V-shaped tooth patch on roof of the mouth

Habitat:

Mutton snapper are an inshore species associated with grassbeds, mangroves, and canals.  Larger adults are  occasionally found on offshore reefs. Behavior: These snapper spawn in July and August.  Mutton snapper feed on fish, crustaceans, and snails. State Record: 30 lb 4 oz, caught near the Dry Tortugas Fishing Tips and Facts: Additional Information: Mutton snapper are similar in appearance to lane snapper, L. synagris.  Mutton snapper's anal fin is pointed whereas it is rounded in the lane snapper.

Behavior:

These snapper spawn in July and August.  Mutton snapper feed on fish, crustaceans, and snails.

State Record:

30 lb 4 oz, caught near the Dry Tortugas

Additional Information

Mutton snapper are similar in appearance to lane snapper, L. synagris.  Mutton snapper's anal fin is pointed whereas it is rounded in the lane snapper.s

 

Mutton Snapper

Gray Snapper: Lutjanus griseus

Appearance:

  • Dark brown or gray with reddish or orange spots in rows along the sides
  • A dark horizontal band from snout through eye is present in young only
  • Two conspicuous canine teeth are present at front of upper jaw
  • Dorsal fins have dark or reddish borders
  • No dark spot is present on side underneath dorsal fin

Habitat:

Juvenile gray snapper are found inshore in tidal creeks, mangroves, and grass beds.  Adults are generally found nearshore or offshore on coral or rocky reefs.

Behavior:

Spawning occurs June through August.  Gray snapper feed on crustaceans and small fish.

State Record:

7 lb, caught near Port Canaveral

Fishing Tips and Facts:

Gray snapper caught offshore are common 8 to 10 pounds. Gray snapper are similar in appearance to the cubera snapper, L. cyanopterus.

 

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