The Schoolmaster snapper is a robust, medium-sized fish typically reaching 12-16 inches and weighing up to 8 pounds. It has a yellowish body with distinct vertical bars. Found in coral reefs and mangroves in the western Atlantic, it feeds on crustaceans and small fish. Schoolmasters are social, often forming large groups, especially during the day. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
BiteGuide combines your real-time weather, water conditions, and target species to suggest lures and colors that'll work right now. Built on millions of real catches from the world's largest fishing community.



Find out what lures to use, download the Fishbrain app!



Schoolmaster snapper
Palm Beach County Coast
length · weight


Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app
Scan the QR code to download the app!

Free trial available