Red Snapper
Lutjanus campechanus
Also called red, genuine red snapper
Red Snapper is a highly prized deep-water fish known for its bright red coloration and excellent table fare. They are considered one of the premier bottom fish species in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic waters.
Red Snapper at a glance
- Scientific name
- Lutjanus campechanus
- Typical size
- 18-30 inches
- IGFA world record
- 50 lbs 4 oz
- State record
- 46 lbs 8 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Deep reef structure, wrecks, and ledges. Highly prized table fish. Heavily regulated.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a red 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™ worksRed Snapper questions people ask
Red Snapper is Lutjanus campechanus. Anglers also call it red, genuine red snapper.
A typical red snapper runs 18-30 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 50 lbs 4 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every red snapper you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Deep reef structure, wrecks, and ledges. Highly prized table fish. Heavily regulated. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record red snapper weighed 50 lbs 4 oz. The standing state record on file is 46 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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