Description:
distinct lateral line; high, divided dorsal fin; sloping
forehead; large mouth, protruding lower jaw; grows much
larger than other snooks; pelvic fin yellow.
Similar Fish:
other Centropomus.
Where found:
from central Florida south, usually INSHORE in coastal and
brackish waters, along mangrove shorelines, seawalls, and
bridges; also on reefs and pilings NEARSHORE.
Size:
most catches 5 to 8 pounds.
*Florida
Record: 44 lbs., 3 ozs.
Remarks:
spawns primarily in summer; cannot tolerate water
temperatures below 60 degrees F; can tolerate wholly fresh
or saltwater; schools along shore and in passes during
spawning season; feeds on fish and larrge crustaceans.
* The
Florida records quoted are from the Department of
Environmental Protection's printed publication, Fishing
Lines and are not necessarily the most current ones. The
records are provided as only as a benchmark.
Regulations
Min. Size
Limits: Not less than 26" not more than 34"
Closed Seasons:
Dec. 15-Jan.
31 of each year & May, June, July, Aug.
Daily Rec. Bag Limit:
Gulf, Monroe, Everglades:
1 per person per day
Atlantic: 2 per person per day
Remarks:
Snook permit required when
saltwater license required. State regulations apply in
Federal waters. Illegal to buy or sell.
