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Spotted rose snapper

Lutjanus guttatus

Family
Lutjanidae
Max Length
80 cm
Max Weight
1.3 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
4

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Shrimp

    Effective when fished near the bottom.

  • Small Live Fish

    Grunts or sardines work well.

  • Squid

    Use cut squid or small whole squid.

  • Crabs

    Sand crabs or small blue crabs.

Artificial Lures

  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverCrankbait

    Trolled slowly near structure.

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  • Shimano Coltsniper JigJig

    Jigged near rocky areas.

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  • Berkley Gulp! Saltwater Jerk ShadSoft Plastic

    Rigged on a jig head.

    Buy
  • Savage Gear Squish JigJig

    Great for vertical jigging.

    Buy

Techniques

Target rocky reefs and structure where Spotted Rose Snapper congregate and vary your retrieve to find what they are hitting.

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Where to Find Spotted rose snapper

Puntarenas, Costa Rica2 spotsLos Santos, Panama1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Spotted rose snapper?+

Popular baits for Spotted rose snapper include Live Shrimp, Small Live Fish, Squid, Crabs, Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep Diver. Tip: Target rocky reefs and structure where Spotted Rose Snapper congregate and vary your retrieve to find what they are hitting.

Where can I catch Spotted rose snapper?+

Spotted rose snapper can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Puntarenas, Costa Rica; Los Santos, Panama. WikiCatch lists 4 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Spotted rose snapper get?+

Spotted rose snapper (Lutjanus guttatus) can reach up to 80.0000012 cm in length and 1.3 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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