Species guide
How to catch Hogfish
Lachnolaimus maximus
saltwatergame fishLabridae
The hogfish is a striking saltwater species known for its elongated snout and deep body shape. It is a skilled predator that hunts mobile invertebrates on reefs and open bottoms. Valued by anglers, it can grow up to nearly one meter and weigh around 11 kilograms.
Where they live
Hogfish inhabit coral reefs and open bottoms in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico, typically found between 3 and 30 meters deep where gorgonians thrive.
Typical size
Up to about 91 cm
What they eat
- Mollusks
- Crabs
- Sea urchins
Best baits
- Shrimp
- Crab pieces
- Squid
Best lures
- Soft plastic crustacean imitations
- Small jigs
How to fish for them
- Bottom fishing
- Drift fishing near reefs
- Use of traps
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