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Spanish flag snapper

Lutjanus carponotatus

Family
Lutjanidae
Max Length
40 cm
Max Weight
1 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
6

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Prawns

    Excellent all-around bait, use fresh if possible.

  • Pilchards

    Cut or whole, great for attracting larger fish.

  • Squid

    Tough and stays on the hook well.

  • Small Reef Fish

    Effective when Spanish flag snapper are actively feeding.

Artificial Lures

  • Halco Twisty 30gSpoon

    Fast retrieves attract aggressive strikes.

    Buy
  • Rapala X-Rap 10Minnow

    Jerkbait action triggers strikes.

    Buy
  • ZMan MinnowZ 4 inchSoft Plastic

    Pair with a jig head, slow retrieve.

    Buy
  • Daiwa BaitJunkie Minnow 2.5Soft Plastic

    Natural presentation, good for finesse fishing.

    Buy
  • Nomad Vertrex Vibe 90Vibration Bait

    Vibrating action creates a lot of noise.

    Buy

Techniques

Fish near structure like reefs or wrecks where Spanish flag snapper tend to congregate, and use a wire trace to prevent bite-offs.

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Where to Find Spanish flag snapper

Western Australia, Australia2 spotsAceh, Indonesia1 spotsSumatera Selatan, Indonesia1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Spanish flag snapper?+

Popular baits for Spanish flag snapper include Prawns, Pilchards, Squid, Small Reef Fish, Halco Twisty 30g. Tip: Fish near structure like reefs or wrecks where Spanish flag snapper tend to congregate, and use a wire trace to prevent bite-offs.

Where can I catch Spanish flag snapper?+

Spanish flag snapper can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Western Australia, Australia; Aceh, Indonesia; Sumatera Selatan, Indonesia. WikiCatch lists 6 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Spanish flag snapper get?+

Spanish flag snapper (Lutjanus carponotatus) can reach up to 40.0000006 cm in length and 1 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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