Lane Snapper
Lutjanus synagris
Also called lane, candy snapper
A popular reef fish with distinctive yellow and blue stripes and a pink to reddish body coloration. Lane snappers are excellent table fare and provide good sport on light tackle.
Lane Snapper at a glance
- Scientific name
- Lutjanus synagris
- Typical size
- 10-14 inches
- IGFA world record
- 8 lbs 3 oz
- State record
- 5 lbs 4 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Shallow reefs, patch reefs, nearshore structure. Colorful and aggressive biters.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a lane snapper 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™ worksLane Snapper questions people ask
Lane Snapper is Lutjanus synagris. Anglers also call it lane, candy snapper.
A typical lane snapper runs 10-14 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 8 lbs 3 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every lane snapper you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Shallow reefs, patch reefs, nearshore structure. Colorful and aggressive biters. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record lane snapper weighed 8 lbs 3 oz. The standing state record on file is 5 lbs 4 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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