Snook Fishing
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- Angler's Choice
On Mission Fishing
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- Angler's Choice4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM
+3The half-day trip is great when you don't have too much time to spend on the water, but still want to get some serious angling done. You'll be focusing on the inshore waters where the main targets are Redfish, Seatrout, Tarpon (when in season), Snook, Snapper, and others. The price of the trip includes rods, reels, and terminal tackle.Price for up to 2 peopleUS $550 - Snokel and lobsterhunt/spearfishing
+3We spend time snorkeling while hunting for lobsters or conch you can also spearfish for four hours at the reef. Up to 4 people.Price for up to 2 peopleUS $350 - Angler's Choice5hr inshore - 12:00 PM
+3Running angling trips out of Indian shores FL, Nick Hughes Fishing, LLC invites you to check out the local fishery in style. Come on aboard with Capt. Nick, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use light tackle based on the species yoInstant ConfirmationPrice for up to 4 peopleUS $700 - Angler's Choice3 Hour Trip – Fishing - 3:00 PM
More of a relaxing take on what Marco Island has to offer. See our scenic waters and beaches firsthand.Price for up to 4 peopleUS $450 - Angler's Choice3 hour inshore trip
+8Looking to get on some fish but dont want to spend all day on the water, then this is the trip for you. We will be fishing ponce inlet and the surrounding areas looking for trophy bull redfish big snook, trout, tarpon and much more. Using both artificial and live bait we will be sure to put you on the fish.Instant ConfirmationPrice for up to 4 peopleUS $350 - Angler's Choice2 hour trip - 3:30 PM
+7Catch and release only , laid back quick trip for people looking to get into fishing or just dont know if fishing is for them!Instant ConfirmationPrice for up to 4 peopleUS $400 - Angler's Choice4 Hour P.M.
+1You are welcome to go on a Tide Teaser Charters charter for a half day! (4 hours). These trips are able to be customized for your enjoyment.Price for up to 4 peopleUS $495 - 4 Hour Trip - 1:00 PM+7Inshore and Nearshore fishing excursion. *add $100 for Goliath Grouper and Shark catch & release tripInstant ConfirmationPrice for up to 2 peopleUS $600
- Angler's Choice4 Hour Trip - Tarpon - 6:00 AM+2Spend the evening fishing for the Silver KingPrice for up to 4 peopleUS $775
- Angler's ChoiceEVERGLADES PEACOCK BASS ADVENTURE! - 1:00 PM
Experience the Everglades Peacock Bass Adventure targeting trophy Peacock Bass, Largemouth Bass, Snook, and juvenile Tarpon in one of Florida's most unique fisheries. Fish productive canals and backwaters surrounded by alligators, manatees, birds, and incredible wildlife. Expect steady action, diverse species, and stunning scenery. A one-of-a-kind trip that's perfect for kids, beginners, or a reliable option on windy days. All Anglers required to purchase a Florida Freshwater Fishing License. ($17.00)Instant ConfirmationPrice for up to 3 peopleUS $600
What anglers say about Snook fishing
- 5.0/5(3 Hour Fishing)
Inshore slam complete!!
Angelo is great! We caught 8 species including the infamous “Inshore Slam.” Put us on the fish all day long! We never sat on a dead bite, he wasn’t having it. We would move and be back on fish again! Take the trip, you won’t be disappointed. I can see why he’s rated 5 Stars.
- 5.0/5(Half Day Trip – Inshore (AM))
Awesome experience!
Captain Dustin was awesome and knowledgeable. Very cool experience, caught plenty of fish and was fortunate enough to get a slot sized redfish for lunch! Will definitely book again!
- 5.0/5(Full Day Fishing Trip 2 ppl 4 max)
Three Firsts!
My son (9) had his first scalloping experience, caught his first redfish, and caught his first snook (plus 2 more). And we completed the inshore grand slam with some sea trout. Great day on the water!
- 5.0/5(4 Hr – Inshore Charter - 8:00 AM)
Awesome Day
Mike was great kept us moving all over to ensure fish were caught and kept us away from the storms. We caught Trout, Red Fish, Coiba, and Lady Fish. Great experience and would definitely book again with Mike.
- 5.0/5(1/2 Day Eco – Tour/Fishing Trip)
Excellent fishing experience
What a great fishing experience! Captain Jack knows the best fishing spots! We caught a lot of fish and many different kinds of fish to mention them all. We even had a great dolphin and manatee experience.
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About Snook fishing
Otherwise known as Robalo, Snook are some of America's favorite inshore game fish. They're easy enough to find, but take some finesse to bag. Practice pays off though, as these fish are highly appreciated table fare.
Snook encompass a diverse family with 6 species in the Atlantic and 6 in the Pacific ocean. They all tolerate a wide range of salinity levels and so can be found in many riverine estuaries, mangrove forests, salt marshes, sea grass meadows, but over nearshore reefs as well. They move seasonally between fresh and salt waters, but always stay close to shore.
Snook are very sensitive to water temperatures. Adults have trouble surviving in waters less than 50°F, and juveniles can not stand waters under 60°F. There was a cold snap in January 2010 that decimated the Snook population of the southwestern Florida waters. Due to this, they were under strict catch-and-release governance until September 2013, and still remain protected by bag limits. They are hermaphrodites and fast maturers and this helps rebuild the numbers.
How big
Snook are diverse fish in terms of size and weight, with adults ranging from several inches up to 50'' in length. The common Atlantic Snook catch will be about 10-20'' and between 3 and 15lbs. Pacific Snook are normally larger on average. They are estimated to live up to 20 years.
Reeled in aboard Bayside Fishing Charters of San Juan, Puerto Rico
When & Where
Atlantic Snook have been reported to spread as far north as New York and as far south as Rio, including the Caribbean Sea. In Florida, where they're most abundant, they can be found in the Gulf coast up to Cedar Key, with Tampa Bay and Charlotte Harbor as hotspots, and on the Atlantic coast from Cape Canaveral to the Keys, especially off Miami and Ft Lauderdale.
In the Gulf of Mexico, they are also caught off Texas, southwards along the coastline starting around Corpus Christi (at times as north as Galveston). For an extensive list of hotspots for Snook, check out this Florida Sportsman guide listing 20 excellent beaches and inlets throughout the state.
Pacific Snook can be caught in the Magdalena Bay and southwards along the coast of the Baja California Peninsula, in the southern Gulf of California, and along the coast of Mexico down to Guatemala. Southern fisheries are more abundant.
The months of May through September will be the best time to target Snook due to the water temperatures, with the hottest months seeing these fish go deep inshore. Nights and very early mornings are good times.
How to catch
When feeding, Snook face towards the current, waiting for the flow of water to bring prey to them. The bait should be cast correspondently and allowed to drift downstream.
Snook prefer live shrimp or small baitfish such as pinfish, mullet, menhaden, goggle eyes, pilchards etc. If using artificials, the best choice will be feather jigs with plastic worm tails or trolling plugs.
If using natural bait, you should let the fish run on free spool for 4-5 seconds before setting the hook. If artificials are being used, however, set the drag tight and start reeling as soon as you feel the bite. After the hit, no slack should be given off, as it might cross the fish's head and get severed on the razor-sharp gill covers. This technique takes a while to master, but a good guide can make the learning curve much more favorable.
Our definitive guide to Snook fishing holds all the information you'd possibly want to know about catching these fish and can be found right HERE.
This guy didn't stand a chance! Caught in St Pete, FL
Good to eat?
Delicate white, flaky meat of excellent taste. Be sure to remove the skin, as it gives off a soapy flavor.
Regulations
- Season - Florida - Atlantic waters (state and adjacent federal) - open February 1 - May 31 and September 1 - December 14; Gulf waters, Monroe County, and Everglades National Park (state and adjacent federal waters) - open March 1 - April 30 and September 1 - November 30; Collier County to the Pasco/Hernando county line, catch and release only. Other states have no specific regulations.
- Size limit - Florida - 28 to 32'' (Atlantic waters) or 33'' (Gulf waters); Texas - 24 to 28''; other states have no size regulations;
- Bag limit (per angler per day) - 1 for Florida (if holding both a valid Florida saltwater fishing license and a Snook stamp) and Texas; other states have no bag regulations;
Habitats
Techniques
Otherwise known as Robalo, Snook are some of America's favorite inshore game fish. They're easy enough to find, but take some finesse to bag. Practice pays off though, as these fish are highly appreciated table fare.
Snook encompass a diverse family with 6 species in the Atlantic and 6 in the Pacific ocean. They all tolerate a wide range of salinity levels and so can be found in many riverine estuaries, mangrove forests, salt marshes, sea grass meadows, but over nearshore reefs as well. They move seasonally between fresh and salt waters, but always stay close to shore.
Snook are very sensitive to water temperatures. Adults have trouble surviving in waters less than 50°F, and juveniles can not stand waters under 60°F. There was a cold snap in January 2010 that decimated the Snook population of the southwestern Florida waters. Due to this, they were under strict catch-and-release governance until September 2013, and still remain protected by bag limits. They are hermaphrodites and fast maturers and this helps rebuild the numbers.
How big
Snook are diverse fish in terms of size and weight, with adults ranging from several inches up to 50'' in length. The common Atlantic Snook catch will be about 10-20'' and between 3 and 15lbs. Pacific Snook are normally larger on average. They are estimated to live up to 20 years.
Reeled in aboard Bayside Fishing Charters of San Juan, Puerto Rico
When & Where
Atlantic Snook have been reported to spread as far north as New York and as far south as Rio, including the Caribbean Sea. In Florida, where they're most abundant, they can be found in the Gulf coast up to Cedar Key, with Tampa Bay and Charlotte Harbor as hotspots, and on the Atlantic coast from Cape Canaveral to the Keys, especially off Miami and Ft Lauderdale.
In the Gulf of Mexico, they are also caught off Texas, southwards along the coastline starting around Corpus Christi (at times as north as Galveston). For an extensive list of hotspots for Snook, check out this Florida Sportsman guide listing 20 excellent beaches and inlets throughout the state.
Pacific Snook can be caught in the Magdalena Bay and southwards along the coast of the Baja California Peninsula, in the southern Gulf of California, and along the coast of Mexico down to Guatemala. Southern fisheries are more abundant.
The months of May through September will be the best time to target Snook due to the water temperatures, with the hottest months seeing these fish go deep inshore. Nights and very early mornings are good times.
How to catch
When feeding, Snook face towards the current, waiting for the flow of water to bring prey to them. The bait should be cast correspondently and allowed to drift downstream.
Snook prefer live shrimp or small baitfish such as pinfish, mullet, menhaden, goggle eyes, pilchards etc. If using artificials, the best choice will be feather jigs with plastic worm tails or trolling plugs.
If using natural bait, you should let the fish run on free spool for 4-5 seconds before setting the hook. If artificials are being used, however, set the drag tight and start reeling as soon as you feel the bite. After the hit, no slack should be given off, as it might cross the fish's head and get severed on the razor-sharp gill covers. This technique takes a while to master, but a good guide can make the learning curve much more favorable.
Our definitive guide to Snook fishing holds all the information you'd possibly want to know about catching these fish and can be found right HERE.
This guy didn't stand a chance! Caught in St Pete, FL
Good to eat?
Delicate white, flaky meat of excellent taste. Be sure to remove the skin, as it gives off a soapy flavor.
Regulations
- Season - Florida - Atlantic waters (state and adjacent federal) - open February 1 - May 31 and September 1 - December 14; Gulf waters, Monroe County, and Everglades National Park (state and adjacent federal waters) - open March 1 - April 30 and September 1 - November 30; Collier County to the Pasco/Hernando county line, catch and release only. Other states have no specific regulations.
- Size limit - Florida - 28 to 32'' (Atlantic waters) or 33'' (Gulf waters); Texas - 24 to 28''; other states have no size regulations;
- Bag limit (per angler per day) - 1 for Florida (if holding both a valid Florida saltwater fishing license and a Snook stamp) and Texas; other states have no bag regulations;