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Fishing report from Jason M. in Destin, Florida Book a trip with Captain Jason here.

Fishing report from Ralph M. in Miami, Florida Book a trip with Captain Ralph here.

Fishing report from Ron F. in Clearwater, Florida Book a trip with Captain Ron here.

    The Best Snapper Species Snappers are a fish family that need no introduction. Anglers from all over the world come to Florida to Target & catch them and love them for a variety of reasons. They’re usually easy to locate, are abundant in population, and provide a tasty treat. Just the names “Mangrove Snapper” and “Red Snapper” get every saltwater fisher’s heart racing. But before you think about cooking one up for a tasty treat, we will get U locked & loaded to land a boat load full. We are very fortunate on the West Coast Florida Gulf of Mexico with the Mangrove and the Red Snapper. But other common species include the Cubera Snapper, Lane Snapper, Mutton Snapper, and Yellowtail Snapper. There are actually a total of 125 Snapper species that inhabit the earth’s oceans! Mangrove Snapper These guys have a red or pinkish tint that covers their small, rough scales. And don’t be fooled by their little teeth – they’re seriously sharp! To know where to find these fish, take a hint from their name. You’ll find them in mangrove islands but you can also find them hanging around docks, piers, grass flats, and more. Red Snapper Next up we have one of the largest and most favorable Snapper species, the Red Snapper. This species puts up a tough fight in offshore waters and can weigh up to 50 pounds! They’re also among the best-tasting fish species, period. Unfortunately, though, they’ve been overfished in many places, so there are strict seasons in place, especially here in Florida. Cubera Snapper The Cubera Snapper is another large Snapper species, with the biggest recorded weighing 120 pounds. They can be harder to find and make more of a rare appearance. But that just makes it more exciting when you catch one! These fish are more commonly found in deeper wrecks and reefs. Lane Snapper Next up we have Lane Snapper. A step down from Cubera Snapper, these little guys reach maximum lengths of 20 inches. But what they lack in size, they make up in strength. Lane Snapper will try and take any bait you present, even if that means grabbing it before a larger fish can. They have a pretty mix of white, yellow, and pink to create a tropical-looking fish. And, as with most Snappers, their fillets are quite delicious as well. Mutton Snapper The Mutton Snapper almost looks like a mix of the Mangrove and Lane Snapper, except they’re quite a bit larger. These guys range in size and you catch smaller ones or large ones out on the reefs. Yellowtail Snapper Last on the list, we have Yellowtail Snapper. Another fish on the smaller side, these fish are cute and can be recognized easily by their yellow tails – hence their name. They heavily populate southern Florida, where anglers can constantly rip them up and head home with a small but delicious treat! Snapper Fishing Rules and Regulations Now that you’re aware of common Snapper species, let’s talk about rules and regulations. As mentioned, there are tons of Snapper species out there. That means there are different types of rules for different types of fish, including maximum and minimum lengths, bag limits, and more. It’s very important that you know the difference in regulations for each species. We have You fully covered. We have the Federal Pelagic Species's Permits & NOAA Reef Permits to legally land any/all these snapper Species including ARS - American Red Snapper during the Federal Regulation Season Gulf of Mexico June - Aug We are Fully Credentialed to both Target & Deliver the Snapper Species you deserve & desire.

Fishing report from Eric H. in Destin, Florida

Fishing report from Justin Z. in Destin, Florida Book a trip with Captain Justin here.

Fishing report from Angel M. in San Juan, Puerto Rico Book a trip with Captain Angel here.

    Blues arrived! better late than never. Waters have been cooling last 3 weeks from 87-85 degrees. Cold water currents are pushing in yellowfin tuna and juvenile mahi

Fishing report from Troy W. in Boothville-Venice, Louisiana Book a trip with Captain Troy here.

Fishing report from Nathan B. in San Diego, California Book a trip with Captain Nathan here.

Fishing report from Ray P. in Freeport, New York

Fishing report from Eric M. in Boynton Beach, Florida Book a trip with Captain Eric here.

Fishing report from Dusty M. in Corpus Christi, Texas

Fishing report from Shane D. in Galveston, Texas

    Marlin and tuna fishing has been good off the shelf

Fishing report from Troy W. in Boothville-Venice, Louisiana Book a trip with Captain Troy here.

Fishing report from Harry R. in Kapaʻa, Hawaii Book a trip with Captain Harry here.

Fishing report from Gaige I. in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Book a trip with Captain Gaige here.

Fishing report from Up Above Charters D. in Galveston, Texas

Fishing report from Casey Y. in Key Largo, Florida

Fishing report from Troy W. in Boothville-Venice, Louisiana Book a trip with Captain Troy here.

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Fishing report from Ikena H. in Lihue, Hawaii Book a trip with Captain Ikena here.

Fishing report from Matthew C. in Destin, Florida Book a trip with Captain Matthew here.

    Fishing been awesome mahi, wahoo, & tuna. The bite is on fire right now!
    Fishing been awesome mahi, wahoo, & tuna. The bite is on fire right now!
    Fishing been awesome mahi, wahoo, & tuna. The bite is on fire right now!

Fishing report from Doug P. in Pompano Beach, Florida

    Tunas, Kingfish, Mahi, and Sailfish in recent trips.

Fishing report from Donnie J. in Boothville-Venice, Louisiana Book a trip with Captain Donnie here.

Fishing report from Up Above Charters D. in Galveston, Texas

Fishing report from Randall S. in Gulf Shores, Alabama Book a trip with Captain Randall here.

    Past 3 trips have been really good fish are biting
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