Species guide
How to catch Pacific red snapper
Lutjanus peru
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#0979SaltwaterGame FishSaltwaterNorth AmericaPacific
The Pacific red snapper is a strong, fast-swimming predator found in coastal reefs. It grows up to about 95 cm and is prized by anglers for sport and food. This species hunts larger fish and invertebrates near hard bottoms.
Where they live
Inhabits North American Pacific coastal waters, typically around inshore reefs up to 80 meters deep over hard bottoms. Prefers saltwater environments with rocky substrates.
Typical size
Up to about 95 cm
What they eat
- fish
- large invertebrates
Best baits
- live baitfish
- shrimp
- cut bait
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic swimbaits
- squid skirts
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- jigging
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