Snapper fishing is a very popular activity in Florida. This is particularly true along the Southwest shores of Florida. The sapphire blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico are famous for their aquatic bounty. Seasoned and novice anglers alike find snapper fishing in these waters to be extremely lucrative and terrifically fun.
Snapper Fishing in Florida
Red snapper are very distinguished looking fish. Ranging in size anywhere from five to 30 pounds, snapper are known most for the pinkish red hue that tints their entire body, as well as for their long triangular snout. If you are hoping to catch some snapper, your best bet is to charter a boat off the coast of South Florida. There, snapper fish are not only abundant but prove to be quite worthy opponents!
Snappers are bottom feeders and have been known to prefer depths of anywhere from 50 to 300 feet. Not partial to any one type of food, snappers will eat just about anything. If you are looking to score a big fish, you'll need to find one that is more mature. The problem is that mature snappers prefer deeper, cooler waters. So you had better get out that long rod!
Catching a snapper in Florida is somewhat a rite of passage for serious anglers. Should you be fortunate enough to nab yourself a big one and wish to keep it, you had better have a good recipe in hand. Nothing is better, in my opinion, than a delicious meal of fresh snapper. Nothing that is, other than a humane catch and release.
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