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Pacific cubera snapper

Pacific cubera snapper

Lutjanus novemfasciatus

Family
Lutjanidae
Max Length
170 cm
Max Weight
35.7 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
21

Overview

Lutjanus novemfasciatus, the Pacific cubera snapper or Pacific dog snapper, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a snapper belonging to the family Lutjanidae. It is native to the eastern Pacific Ocean.

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Pinfish

    Excellent for bottom fishing around structure.

  • Live Shrimp

    Effective drifted under a popping cork.

  • Live Mullet

    Great for trolling or fishing nearshore reefs.

  • Blue Runners

    Effective for targeting larger Cubera Snapper.

  • Crabs

    Use larger crabs for the biggest fish.

Artificial Lures

  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverCrankbait

    Troll around reefs or submerged structure.

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  • Rapala X-Rap Magnum 20Crankbait

    Good for deep water trolling.

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  • Shimano Butterfly JigJig

    Use with a vertical jigging technique.

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  • Gulp! Jerk ShadSoft Plastic

    Rig on a weighted hook, jig near bottom.

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  • Williamson Benthos Speed JigJig

    Effective for fast retrieves in deeper water.

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Techniques

Use heavy tackle and braided line to quickly pull fish away from structure, preventing them from breaking you off.

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Where to Find Pacific cubera snapper

Puntarenas, Costa Rica2 spotsGuayas, Ecuador1 spotsLeón, Nicaragua1 spotsCholuteca, Honduras1 spotsEl Oro, Ecuador1 spotsChocó, Colombia1 spotsSanta Elena, Ecuador1 spotsGuanacaste, Costa Rica1 spotsPanamá Oeste, Panama1 spotsChiriquí, Panama1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Pacific cubera snapper?+

Popular baits for Pacific cubera snapper include Live Pinfish, Live Shrimp, Live Mullet, Blue Runners, Crabs. Tip: Use heavy tackle and braided line to quickly pull fish away from structure, preventing them from breaking you off.

Where can I catch Pacific cubera snapper?+

Pacific cubera snapper can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Guayas, Ecuador; León, Nicaragua. WikiCatch lists 21 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Pacific cubera snapper get?+

Pacific cubera snapper (Lutjanus novemfasciatus) can reach up to 170.00000500000002 cm in length and 35.7 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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