Mutton Snapper Fishing Charters

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Mutton Snapper is a beautiful and powerful reef fish that is a premier target on party boats in South Florida and the Keys. With their distinctive black spot and rosy coloring, Mutton Snapper are as attractive as they are delicious.

Party boats: 9
State: 1

Boats That Fish for Mutton Snapper

American Patriot

Port: Marco Island, FL
Anglers: Up to 25
Targets: Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Mangrove Snapper
Per person: From$895

Captain Michael

Port: Islamorada, FL
Anglers: Up to 40
Targets: Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Mangrove Snapper
Per person: From$75

Cora Beth Fishing

Port: Key West, FL
Anglers: Up to 35
Targets: Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Mangrove Snapper
Per person: From$64

Fishing Headquarters

Port: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Anglers: Up to 55
Targets: Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Mangrove Snapper
Per person: From$70

GulfStar Endurance

Port: Tarpon Springs, FL
Anglers: Up to 22
Targets: Mutton Snapper, Red Snapper, Red Grouper
Per person: From$995

Gulfstream Key West

Port: Key West, FL
Anglers: Up to 35
Targets: Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Red Grouper
Per person: From$70

Living On Island Time

Port: Hypoluxo, FL
Anglers: Up to 41
Targets: Mutton Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, King Mackerel
Per person: From$65

Reward Fishing Fleet

Port: Miami, FL
Anglers: Up to 50
Targets: Mutton Snapper, Red Snapper, Black Grouper
Per person: From$75

About Mutton Snapper

Party boats target Mutton Snapper over patch reefs, channel edges, and wrecks in depths of 30 to 120 feet. Live pilchards, pinfish, and ballyhoo drifted in the current or fished near the bottom are most effective. Mutton Snapper are wary feeders that require good presentation and light leaders.

The fight is excellent for a snapper. Mutton Snapper are among the strongest of the snapper family, making powerful runs toward structure and pulling hard throughout the fight. Fish commonly run 5 to 15 pounds, with trophy fish exceeding 20 pounds.