Smaller cousin of greater AJ — different slot limit (14-22 in). Often mixed in on AJ wrecks; release greaters during closure.
Preferred water temp65–85°F
Preferred depth30–130 ft
Holds onwrecks, reefs, ledges
In our regions
Northeast Florida — AtlanticCentral/Southeast Florida — AtlanticMiami & Keys — Atlantic sideSouthwest Florida — GulfFlorida Panhandle — GulfBig Bend — GulfBahamas — Bimini & Grand BahamaBahamas — Abaco & AndrosBahamas — Eleuthera, Exuma & Cat IslandNorth Carolina (Outer Banks + Cape Lookout)South Carolina CoastGeorgia CoastAlabama GulfMississippi GulfLouisiana GulfTexas Gulf
