Snook
RareFresh & saltwater
An exceptionally wary ambush predator that holds near mangroves, docks, and inlets, feeding mainly after dark or as the tide begins to fall. A quiet approach and a falling tide matter more than lure choice.
Profile
- Fight: 8/10
- Trophy: 5/10
- Wariness: 8/10
- Abundance: 4/10
- Aggression: 6/10
- Table: 8/10
- Typical weight
- 3.3–11.0 lbs (1.5–5.0 kg)
- Record
- 55.1 lbs (25.0 kg)
Season
- Jan: 15%
- Feb: 15%
- Mar: 25%
- Apr: 45%
- May: 65%
- Jun: 75%
- Jul: 75%
- Aug: 70%
- Sep: 55%
- Oct: 35%
- Nov: 18%
- Dec: 15%
Seasonality shown is typical for temperate North America — your local waters may vary.
Time of day
- 12 AM: 70%
- 1 AM: 78%
- 2 AM: 82%
- 3 AM: 85%
- 4 AM: 80%
- 5 AM: 55%
- 6 AM: 25%
- 7 AM: 12%
- 8 AM: 8%
- 9 AM: 6%
- 10 AM: 5%
- 11 AM: 5%
- 12 PM: 6%
- 1 PM: 6%
- 2 PM: 7%
- 3 PM: 8%
- 4 PM: 12%
- 5 PM: 20%
- 6 PM: 35%
- 7 PM: 55%
- 8 PM: 70%
- 9 PM: 80%
- 10 PM: 78%
- 11 PM: 74%
Conditions
Temp72–84°F (22–29°C)
Depth2–16 ft (1–5 m)
PressureFalling
LightLow light
Lures
Tips
- Fish a falling tide near mangroves and inlets — snook feed hardest as water starts to drain out.
- Approach quietly and avoid long casts over the fish — snook are easily spooked.
- Lighted docks and bridges at night are classic, productive snook spots.
Live bite index for your spot
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