Species guide
How to catch Dory snapper
Lutjanus fulviflamma
brackishsaltwatergame fishLutjanidae
The Dory snapper is a medium-sized predatory fish found in inshore waters. Juveniles inhabit seagrass beds before moving to reefs and rocky shores. It feeds mainly on small fishes and benthic crustaceans such as shrimps and crabs.
Where they live
Found in shallow to moderate depths from 3 to 35 meters, the Dory snapper inhabits seagrass beds as juveniles and later moves to reef and rocky shore areas in brackish and saltwater regions of the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Typical size
Up to about 50 cm
What they eat
- small fishes
- shrimps
- crabs
- benthic crustaceans
Best baits
- small fish pieces
- shrimp
- crab chunks
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic lures
- small diving plugs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light jigging
- cast and retrieve near reefs
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