Cubera Snapper fishing
The cubera snapper (Lutjanus cyanopterus) is a highly sought-after game fish that inhabits 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 50 kg. Not to be confused with the black snapper (Lutjanus novemfasciatus) which inhabits the wrecks and rocky and coral reefs of the Pacific from Mexico to Peru.
This snapper is caught by bottom fishing with bait (fish, squid or shrimp) around reefs and wrecks. Better still is to fish it with poppers on the surface or jigging.
Top Cubera Snapper Fishing destinations
Cubera snapper are fished in rocky areas, reefs, and near wrecks in Atlantic coastal waters from Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. Black snapper inhabit the same type of rocky and coral reef bottom but in the Pacific, from Mexico to Peru. They are mostly found in rocky areas, reefs and near wrecks.
Species similar to Cubera Snapper
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The parrotfish(Nematistius pectoralis), also known as the roosterfish, is immediately recognizable by its distinctive dorsal fin. Its famous roosterfish crest and striking colors make this species one of the most desirable for fishing enthusiasts. It can weigh more than 30 kg.
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The red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) is a popular species caught bottom fishing on reefs and around wrecks in the Atlantic off Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and also in the Caribbean. It can reach up to 1 meter in length and weigh up to 20 kg.
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The best fishing charters for Cubera Snapper
Viking II
Puerto Vallarta, Jal, Puerto Vallarta
28,00 ft
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38 Sportfisher
Puerto Vallarta
38,00 ft
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