Common Snook
Family
Centropomidae, SNOOKS |
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Description: distinct lateral line; high, divided dorsal fin; sloping forehead; large mouth, protruding lower jaw; grows much larger than other snooks; pelvic fin yellow. Similar Fish: other Centropomus. Where found: from central Florida south, usually INSHORE in coastal and brackish waters, along mangrove shorelines, seawalls, and bridges; also on reefs and pilings NEARSHORE. Size: most catches 5 to 8 pounds. *Florida Record:44 lbs., 3 ozs. Remarks: spawns primarily in summer; cannot tolerate water temperatures below 60 degrees F; can tolerate wholly fresh or saltwater; schools along shore and in passes during spawning season; feeds on fish and larrge crustaceans. *The Florida records quoted are from the Department of Environmental Protection's printed publication, Fishing Lines and are not necessarily the most current ones. The records are provided as only as a benchmark. RegulationsMin. Size Limits:Not less than 26" not more than 34" Closed Seasons: Dec. 15-Jan. 31 of each year & May, June, July, Aug.
Daily Rec. Bag Limit:
Gulf, Monroe, Everglades:
1 per person per day Remarks: Snook permit required when saltwater license required. State regulations apply in Federal waters. Illegal to buy or sell. |
