Snook (Swordspine)

The smallest snook; a foot or so at most. World record 1 pound, 5 ounces.

Little Snook

Most have been reported from freshwater ponds and canals. Inhabits coastal waters, estuaries and lagoons, penetrating into freshwater; usually prefers very low brackish water or freshwater. Found over soft bottoms. Feeds on small fishes (Engraulidae, Clupeidae, etc.) and crustaceans (mainly shrimps)

The long, sharp spine of the anal fin, when folded against the body, extends past the beginning of the caudal (tail) fin. Other species of Snook have similarly impressive anal fin spines, but not so long. Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 10; Anal spines: 1-3; Anal soft rays: 6. 2nd spine of anal fin greatly enlarged; body yellowish brown dorsally, silver laterally and ventrally; lateral line dusky; pectoral and pelvic fins yellow, other fins dusky

Juveniles in mangrove areas and irrigation canals.

Summary of Distribution: Western Atlantic: southern Florida (USA), Greater and Lesser Antilles, and continental Caribbean coasts of Central and South America southward extending to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Note: Distribution range colors indicate degree of suitability of habitat which can be interpreted as probabilities of occurrence (fishbase.org)

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The lightest spinning, baitcasting and fly tackle with small jigs and flies; live shrimp.