Fishing for Schoolmaster snapper

Lutjanus apodus

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

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Schoolmaster snapper

According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch Schoolmaster snapper.

Fishbrain

Stop guessing and start catching

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

Recently caught Schoolmaster snapper

recently logged catches

Schoolmaster snapper

Lyford Cay Harbour

length · weight

recently logged catches

Schoolmaster snapper

length · weight

recently logged catches

Schoolmaster snapper

length · weight

recently logged catches

Schoolmaster snapper

Palm Beach County Coast

length · weight

recently logged catches

Schoolmaster snapper

Monroe County Coast

length · weight

recently logged catches

Schoolmaster snapper

Indian River Lagoon (Fort Pierce - Jupiter Inlet)

length · weight

recently logged catches

Schoolmaster snapper

Broward County Coast

length · weight

recently logged catches

Schoolmaster snapper

Sunset Cove

length · weight

recently logged catches

Schoolmaster snapper

Biscayne Bay

length · weight

recently logged catches

Schoolmaster snapper

Palm Beach County Coast

length · weight

Fishbrain

More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

Scan the QR code to download the app!

App Section

Download Fishbrain and fish smarter

Download Fishbrain and fish smarter

Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available