Premier Keys + SE FL snapper. Spawning aggregations in spring. Live pinfish or pilchards on knocker rigs over hard bottom.
Preferred water temp70–85°F
Preferred depth50–300 ft
Peak monthsApr, May, Jun
Holds onhard bottom, ledges, spawning aggregations
In our regions
Northeast Florida — AtlanticCentral/Southeast Florida — AtlanticMiami & Keys — Atlantic sideSouthwest Florida — GulfBahamas — Bimini & Grand BahamaBahamas — Abaco & AndrosBahamas — Eleuthera, Exuma & Cat IslandMississippi GulfTexas GulfFlorida Panhandle — GulfAlabama GulfLouisiana Gulf
