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John's snapper
Lutjanus johnii
Overview
Lutjanus johnii, the Golden snapper, John's snapper, big-scaled bream, fingermark bream, fingermark seaperch, John's sea-perch, or spotted-scale sea perch is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a snapper belonging to the family Lutjanidae. It is native to the western Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Live Prawns
Effective under jetties and around structure.
- Live Shrimp
A favorite natural bait, readily available.
- Live Pilchards
Good for larger fish in open water.
- Live Herring
Use whole or cut bait for scent.
- Small Live Mullet
Ideal for targeting bigger snapper.
Artificial Lures
- Rapala X-Rap 10MinnowBuy
Good for trolling or casting.
- Halco Twisty 40gSpoonBuy
Effective for casting long distances.
- Z-Man DieZel MinnowZSoft PlasticBuy
Rig on a jighead for bottom bouncing.
- Daiwa Saltiga SK Jig 60gJigBuy
Ideal for deeper water jigging.
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverMinnowBuy
Works well when trolled at slower speeds.
Techniques
Use a slow retrieve near structures like wrecks and reefs as John's Snapper tend to ambush prey.
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Where to Find John's snapper
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for John's snapper?+
Popular baits for John's snapper include Live Prawns, Live Shrimp, Live Pilchards, Live Herring, Small Live Mullet. Tip: Use a slow retrieve near structures like wrecks and reefs as John's Snapper tend to ambush prey.
Where can I catch John's snapper?+
John's snapper can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Queensland, Australia; Johor, Malaysia; Aceh, Indonesia. WikiCatch lists 26 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do John's snapper get?+
John's snapper (Lutjanus johnii) can reach up to 97.0000029 cm in length and 10.5 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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