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South Florida Snook Fishing

 Description: distinct lateral line; high, divided dorsal fin; sloping forehead; large mouth; protruding lower jaw; and pelvic fin yellow.
 Where found: from central Florida south, usually INSHORE in coastal and brackish waters, along mangrove shorelines, seawalls, and bridges; also on reefs and pilings NEARSHORE.

 Size: Common catches 5 to 12 pounds.  
 

*Florida Record: 44 lbs., 3ozs.


 Remarks: spawns primarily in summer; cannot tolerate water temperatures below 60 degrees F; can tolerate fresh or saltwater; schools along shore and in passes during spawning season; feeds on fish and large crustaceans.