Snook , “Line siders”
There is great prestige in catching this very elusive, highly sought after sport and table fish. I target them all year long. Although I like to target them mostly for sport, there are currently 5 months which you can keep one between the length of 28” to 33” during March, April, August, September, and October. That is a 5” slot for the table, which really limits the amount taken from our pristine fishery, and has helped repopulate these great fish. In the months of March - November, I like to fish for Snook in and around the mangrove islands along the edge of the Gulf. At this time of year, the water is warm, and the Snook move out of the backcountry and will migrate to the outside islands. In the months of December - February, I fish for snook as they move deep into the backcountry bays and creeks where the water is warmer. A great way to fish for Snook is by casting a live pilchard, artificial bait jig, or top water plug. Snook are famous for their lighting runs, wild jumps, and the way they attack a top water plug. These fish are amazing on light spin tackle.