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

Scandalous

3 22,97 ft

Isla Parida, Panama (PA)

From $1200
Deposit non-refundable

Coiba's Spirit

4 25,00 ft

Puerto Mutis, Panama (PA)

From $350
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

Sofia

8 34,00 ft

Mazatlan, Mexico (MX)

From $725
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

Aqua Adventure I

4 32,81 ft

Panama, Panama (PA)

From $2000
Deposit non-refundable

Bertram 60

25 60,00 ft

Panama, Panama (PA)

From $6000
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice

Super Panga I

4 26,00 ft

La Paz, Baja California Sur (MX)

From $575
Deposit non-refundable

Larroche

4 25,59 ft

Samara, Costa Rica (C.R.)

From $750
Deposit non-refundable

Pacific Dream Fishing

3 23,00 ft

Quepos, Costa Rica (C.R.)

From $649
Deposit non-refundable

Nicole C

4 24,00 ft

Samara, Costa Rica (C.R.)

From $550
Deposit non-refundable