Species guide
How to catch Colorado snapper
Lutjanus colorado
brackishsaltwatergame fishLutjanidae
The Colorado snapper is a solitary, carnivorous fish found near inshore reefs and hard bottoms. It grows up to about 91 cm long and feeds primarily on fish and invertebrates. Juveniles are often found in shallow coastal waters and estuaries.
Where they live
Found in brackish and saltwater along the Pacific coast of North America, inhabiting inshore reefs and hard bottoms from shallow waters down to 70 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 91 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- crabs
- unspecified invertebrates
Best baits
- live baitfish
- crabs
- shrimp
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic swimbaits
- poppers
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- casting near reefs
- drift fishing
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