Fishing for Yellowtail snapper
Ocyurus chrysurus
3K logged catches • 31K followers
The Yellowtail snapper is a vibrant marine fish known for its striking yellow stripe and tail. It inhabits warm Atlantic waters, often near coral reefs. This species typically measures 12-30 inches and weighs up to 5 pounds. Yellowtail snappers are agile swimmers, feeding on small fish and invertebrates, and are known for their schooling behavior. This summary is AI generated
chastenwhitfield, Fishbrain Pro angler since 2015
Recently caught Yellowtail snapper
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Water type
Saltwater
Common depth
? - 591 ft
IUCN Status
Data deficient
Threat to humans
Reports of ciguatera poisoning
Source: Fishbase
Top Baits
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Yellowtail snapper.
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