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The Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
Adorned with a distinct lateral line; high, divided dorsal fin; sloping forehead; large mouth, protruding lower jaw, there is nothing "common" about her. Pelvic and tail fins often turn bright yellow especially during spawn. Their larger size distinguishes Common Snook from others in the Centropomus and barramundi families.
Geographic range of Common Snook in Florida
Where found:
From central Florida and off Galveston,Texas south to Rio DeJaniero, Brazil. Snook cannot tolerate water temperatures below 60 degrees F for long. Usually inshore in coastal and brackish or fresh waters, along mangrove shorelines, seawalls, and bridges; also on reefs and pilings nearshore. As juveniles, they prefer brackish water or freshwater habitats, but they must spawn in seawater (common snook eggs are not viable in salinities below ~ 28 parts per thousand, ppt). Although billions of eggs are currently released each year by spawning females, the loss of juvenile nursery habitat imperils future snook generations.
photo: Merry Beth Ryan
Prey Species and Bait Selection
Voracious ambush hunters, snook feed on small fish and crustaceans. Cannibalistic as juveniles, they have been observed eating pleicostomaus (asian catfish), a non native species that has invaded FL freshwater streams and lakes. Successful live baits include mullet, pinfish and sand brim. Snook foundation recommends use of [link1] for live bait. Strong enough line and leader to prevent break offs and reel in fish quickly will increase release survival. A number of live and artifical baits and approaches are successful. Read more about [link2]
Find out [link1] Our 5 Species, Sexy Snook Facts, Juvenile Habitat
