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Yellowtail Snapper

Yellowtail Snapper Fishing Charters

Ocyurus chrysurus

2 party boat charters across the United States

About Yellowtail Snapper

A colorful reef fish found throughout South Florida and the Caribbean. Yellowtail Snapper are easily identified by their distinctive yellow stripe running from snout to tail. They are popular targets for both bottom fishing and chumming near coral reefs. Known scientifically as Ocyurus chrysurus.

Yellowtail Snapper hold in coral reefs/nearshore, typically running 1-6 lbs on the rod, with a fight rated moderate, and table fare considered excellent.

Yellowtail Snapper charters on Party Boats USA depart from Florida, where local captains know the structure, depth, and seasonal windows that produce fish.

Category: Snappers
Also known as: Flag, Rabirubia

Quick Facts

Size Range

1-6 lbs

Habitat

Coral Reefs/Nearshore

Fight

Moderate

Table Fare

Excellent

Yellowtail Snapper Fishing by State