Cubera Snapper fishing

The cubera snapper (Lutjanus cyanopterus) is a sought-after gamefish that inhabits the Atlantic coastal waters from Florida, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. This species can reach a length of 160 cm and weigh up to 50kg. Not to be confused with the Pacific Cubera Snapper (Lutjanus novemfasciatus) who inhabit the waters of the Pacific ocean from Peru up to northern Mexico.

Cubera snapper are often caught around reefs and wrecks with natural bait such as cut fish, squid and shrimp. A great way to catch Pacific Cubera Snapper is using poppers, jigs or other artificial lures.

Cubera Snapper fishing

Top Cubera Snapper Fishing destinations

Cubera snapper are found around reefs and wrecks in the Atlantic coastal waters from Florida, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean. The Pacific Cubera Snapper inhabit the waters of the Pacific ocean from Peru up to northern Mexico. They are mostly found close to reefs, rocky areas and wrecks

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Best Cubera Snapper Fishing Charters

Contender 3

6 26,25 ft

Amador, Panama (PA)

From $1000
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

Buenavista II

4 26,00 ft

Samara, Costa Rica (C.R.)

From $620
Deposit non-refundable

Open Panga I

2 22,00 ft

La Paz, Baja California Sur (MX)

From $475
Deposit non-refundable

Cheyenne

6 33,00 ft

Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur (MX)

From $465
Deposit non-refundable

Proline 27

8 26,25 ft

Panama, Panama (PA)

From $450
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

Sea Toy

5 30,00 ft

Isla Parida, Panama (PA)

From $1650
Deposit non-refundable

Renatalia

5 37,89 ft

San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur (MX)

From $375
Deposit non-refundable

Anamar

3 23,00 ft

Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur (MX)

From $1000
Deposit non-refundable

Cowboy

7 35,00 ft

Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur (MX)

From $412
Deposit non-refundable