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Snook:
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More
Information About Snook (Centropomus undecimalis): |
| Description: |
Snook
are nicknamed "linesiders" due to the long horizontal
black line that runs the length of their body. Snook are
hard fighters and always seem to know where the nearest
mangrove or structure is. Snook will range from small
15" fish to 15 pounds, and sometimes even larger.
Snook are available year round, with the biggest fish
being caught in late spring through the summer. Distinct
lateral line; high, divided dorsal fin; sloping forehead;
large mouth, protruding lower jaw; grows much larger than
other snooks; pelvic fin yellow. |
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| Similar
Fish: |
other
Centropomus. |
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| Where
found: |
from
central Florida south, usually INSHORE in coastal and
brackish waters, along mangrove shorelines, seawalls,
and bridges; also on reefs and pilings NEARSHORE. |
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| Size: |
most
catches 5 to 8 pounds. |
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| Florida
Record*: |
44
lbs., 3 ozs. |
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| Remarks: |
spawns
primarily in summer; cannot tolerate water temperatures
below 60 degrees F; can tolerate wholly fresh or saltwater;
schools along shore and in passes during spawning season;
feeds on fish and larrge crustaceans. |
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The Florida records quoted are from the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission's printed publication. The records
are provided as only as a benchmark. |
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