The Yellowtail Snapper has a bluish olive back with yellow spots. The lower sides and belly are silver with yellow-pink stripes. A wide horizontal yellow stripe begins at the mouth and continues to the tail. The tail is yellow and deeply forked.
Diet: crabs, shrimps, marine worms, and fishes
Habitat & Range
Yellowtail Snapper s prefer sandy areas near deep artificial reefs at depths of 30 to 250 feet. They are a schooling fish that like to congregate above bottom structure. A nocturnal predator, they feed on crabs, shrimps, marine worms, and fishes.
Where to Fishing
Atlantic Ocean
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Yellowtail Snapper s are among the wariest of biters, generally requiring lighter lines, leaders, hooks and sinkers than the angler would really like to use. They can be caught with strips of squid, cut pieces of fish, or pieces of shrimp. They can also be caught by trolling a variety of fish imitating lures, or by casting with small jigs, and even flies. Chumming with small pieces of fish will help bring the fish to the boat.
