Species guide
How to catch Deep-water red snapper
Etelis carbunculus
saltwatergame fishLutjanidae
The Deep-water red snapper is a sought-after game fish known for inhabiting deep rocky bottoms along continental shelves and slopes. It is a predatory snapper that feeds on various fishes and larger invertebrates. This species can reach up to 127 cm in length and offers a challenging fight for anglers.
Where they live
Found in saltwater regions of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, typically between 90 and 400 meters deep over rocky continental shelf and slope habitats.
Typical size
Up to about 127 cm
What they eat
- bony fish
- squid
- shrimp
- crab
- pelagic urochordates
- planktonic organisms
Best baits
- fish chunks
- squid strips
- shrimp
- crab
Best lures
- jigs
- deepwater metal spoons
- soft plastic lures
How to fish for them
- deep drop fishing
- jigging
- bottom fishing
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