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Papuan black snapper

Lutjanus goldiei

Family
Lutjanidae
Max Length
100 cm
Max Weight
19.2 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
saltwater, freshwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
3

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Prawns

    Effective when fished near structure.

  • Small Live Fish

    Mullet or herring are good choices.

  • Crabs

    Use small, soft-shelled crabs.

  • Worms

    Earthworms or bloodworms, fished on the bottom.

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala X-Rap 10Suspending Minnow

    Twitch it aggressively near structure.

    Buy
  • Halco Twisty 40gSpoon

    Retrieve fast to avoid snags.

    Buy
  • Z-Man DieZel MinnowZSoft Plastic

    Rig weedless to fish in heavy cover.

    Buy
  • Daiwa Gekkabijin Beam StickSoft Plastic

    Texas-rigged for tempting finicky snapper.

    Buy

Techniques

Target structure like fallen trees, rock piles, and submerged vegetation, as Papuan black snapper are ambush predators.

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Where to Find Papuan black snapper

Maluku, Indonesia1 spotsWest New Britain, Papua New Guinea1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Papuan black snapper?+

Popular baits for Papuan black snapper include Live Prawns, Small Live Fish, Crabs, Worms, Rapala X-Rap 10. Tip: Target structure like fallen trees, rock piles, and submerged vegetation, as Papuan black snapper are ambush predators.

Where can I catch Papuan black snapper?+

Papuan black snapper can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Maluku, Indonesia; West New Britain, Papua New Guinea. WikiCatch lists 3 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Papuan black snapper get?+

Papuan black snapper (Lutjanus goldiei) can reach up to 100 cm in length and 19.2 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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