Snook (Fat)

Snook (Fat)

Centropomus parallelus
Snook (Fat)

Average Weight/Length

The Fat Snook is probably the only one of the three lesser species that occasionally exceeds 20 inches in length. May reach 24 inches, although most are 12-16 inches long. World Record 7 pounds, 4 ounces.

Other "Popular" Names for this Fish

Cuban Snook, Calba

Location Habitat

Likes mangroves; small canals and streams. Likes mangroves; small canals and streams. Inhabits coastal waters, estuaries and lagoons, penetrating into freshwater; usually prefers very low brackish water or freshwater. Occasionally in hypersaline lagoons. Found over shallow soft bottoms. Feeds on fish and crustaceans.

Biology & Physical Description

Shorter and deeper in silhouette than the Common Snook.

Geographic Species Map (Fishbase.org Map)

Summary of Distribution: Western Atlantic: southern Florida (USA) and the Mexican Gulf coast to Florianopolis, Brazil.

Note: Distribution range colors indicate degree of suitability of habitat which can be interpreted as probabilities of occurrence (fishbase.org)

Sport Fishing Techniques

Gill nets

Gill-nets are the dominant gear in the Indian Ocean. Gill-nets are used in artisanal and semi-industrial fisheries, contributing to 30-40% of the total catch. The net design is comprised of continuous panels of uniform mesh size, aimed to trap fish behind the gills. The International Sustainable Seafood Foundation (ISSF) notes that rates of sharks and turtle by-catch in Indian Ocean gill-net fisheries are high..

Kite Fishing (Trolling)

Kite Fishing Trolling is when you are....

Trawling

Trawling is when....

Tackle & Baits

The lightest spinning, baitcasting and fly tackle, with small jigs, surface and swimming plugs; also streamer flies and popping bugs. Good natural baits are live shrimp, Pilchards, small Pinfish.

Game Rating

Game Rating : 8.5/10

Game Description :

Good jumper and strong for its size

Food Rating

Game Rating : 8.5/10

Game Description :

Excellent, but seldom tried.