Species guide
How to catch Jordan's snapper
Lutjanus jordani
saltwatergame fishLutjanidae
Jordan's snapper is a medium-sized, carnivorous fish found in saltwater reef environments. It forms schools near shore and preys actively on smaller fish and invertebrates. This species is prized by anglers for its fighting ability and tasty flesh.
Where they live
Inhabits inshore hard bottom reefs in the Pacific, commonly found from the surface down to 50 meters deep near areas like Cocos Island, Costa Rica.
Typical size
Up to about 60 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- invertebrates
- Decapterus (small forage fish)
Best baits
- small live fish
- shrimp
- cut bait
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastic lures
- metal spoons
- small crankbaits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- casting near reefs
- trolling inshore
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