Hogfish
Lachnolaimus maximus
Also called hog snapper
A distinctive wrasse species with an elongated snout and the ability to change colors from white to reddish-brown. Known for excellent table fare and challenging fishing due to their wariness.
Hogfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Lachnolaimus maximus
- Typical size
- 14-22 inches
- IGFA world record
- 19 lbs 8 oz
- State record
- 19 lbs 8 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Reef flats, hardbottom, ledges. Feed by rooting in the bottom. Prized table fare.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a hogfish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksHogfish questions people ask
Hogfish is Lachnolaimus maximus. Anglers also call it hog snapper.
A typical hogfish runs 14-22 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 19 lbs 8 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every hogfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Reef flats, hardbottom, ledges. Feed by rooting in the bottom. Prized table fare. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record hogfish weighed 19 lbs 8 oz.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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