Species guide
How to catch Mahogany snapper
Lutjanus mahogoni
The mahogany snapper is a striking saltwater fish found in clear shallow waters near coral reefs. It forms large daytime groups and hunts mainly at night for small fish, shrimp, crabs, and cephalopods. This species is popular among anglers for its fighting ability and distinctive mahogany color.
Where they live
Found in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico, the mahogany snapper inhabits clear shallow waters over rocky and coral reef areas, sometimes sandy or seagrass zones, from the surface down to 100 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 48 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- shrimp
- crabs
- cephalopods
Best baits
- live shrimp
- small baitfish
- crab pieces
- cut squid
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic shrimp imitations
- small plugs
- squid skirts
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- light tackle jigging
- casting around reefs
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