Species guide
How to catch Humpback red snapper
Lutjanus gibbus
saltwatergame fishLutjanidae
The humpback red snapper is a vibrant saltwater fish known for its distinctive hump and strong presence on coral reefs. It forms large schools and is a popular target for game fishing. Juveniles favor seagrass beds and sheltered reef habitats.
Where they live
Found mainly on coral reefs in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, from shallow waters around 1 meter to depths of 150 meters. Juveniles inhabit seagrass and mixed sand-coral areas, while adults form large, often stationary schools.
Typical size
Up to about 57 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- swimming crabs
- mud crabs
- shrimp
- sea cucumbers
Best baits
- shrimp
- crabs
- fish chunks
- cut bait
Best lures
- soft plastic jigs
- metal spoons
- diving plugs
- jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing near reefs
- casting near structures
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