Snapper fishing in the United States is centered on southern coastal waters, especially the Gulf of Mexico and Southeast Atlantic, where snapper support major recreational fisheries.
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According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Snapper.

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Northern red snapper
Galveston County Coast
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Northern red snapper
Galveston County Coast
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Mangrove snapper
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
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Mutton snapper
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
9 in · 5 oz
Mangrove snapper
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
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Mangrove snapper
Indian River Lagoon (New Smyrna Beach - Fort Pierce)
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