Red Snapper Facts

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American Red snapper also referred to Red Snapper are a delicious that some describe as the least fishy tasting fish. American reds are an endangered species according to the National Fishery and have one of the highest regulated seasons for fisherman looking for a chance to catch them. However, the fishery is open only for a short time which makes them more desirable to most.

What makes these fish so special?

  1. Red snapper can grow upwards of 40 inches, weigh up to 50 pounds and can live more than 50 years.
  2. Red snapper caught in deeper waters tend to be redder than those caught in shallower waters.
  3. They have a long triangular face with the upper part sloping more strongly than the lower.
  4. Red snapper feed on fish, shrimp, crab, worms, cephalopods (octopus or squid), and some plankton (tiny floating plants and animals).
  5. Young red snappers are food for the large carnivorous fish that share their habitat, such as jacks, groupers, sharks, barracudas, and morays.
  6. Red snappers are generally found deep in the Gulf of Mexico and along the eastern coasts of North America, Central America, and northern South America and are rare north of the Carolinas.
Hubbard’s Marina has been fishing the Tampa Bay waters for over 90+ years and 4 generation later we are still going strong. American Red Snapper Season is an integral part of Hubbard’s history and we are hopeful to continue the tradition giving you the opportunity to fish for monster reds! The best way to catch the American red snappers are one of our long rage trips such as the 12 Hour EXTREME, or our 39 Hour Overnight Fishing Trip.

For More Information Please Visit www.HubbardsMarina.com or call us at 727.393.1947

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