โ† Fish Guide
Red Snapper
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Red Snapper

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Dinyees / Jesh

Beginnerโœ“ CommonLutjanidae

Red Snapper and related snapper species are reef staples of the Red Sea. They are found around coral structure and rocky bottom, often in small groups. Excellent eating and reliable to catch. Several species inhabit the Red Sea โ€” Crimson Snapper, Lutjanus bohar (Two-spot Red Snapper), and others.

Size

25โ€“100 cm

Depth

10โ€“200 m

Record weight

up to 20 kg

Habitat

Coral reefs, rocky structure, drop-offs

Best seasons

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
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D

Fishing techniques

Bottom fishingJigging

Baits & lures

Fish stripsSquidLive baitJigs 40โ€“150g

Did you know?

The Two-spot Red Snapper (Lutjanus bohar) is known as one of the top ciguatera-risk fish in the Red Sea โ€” large individuals should be released.