Mutton Snapper Mounts

Mutton Snapper Information

The Mutton snapper (Lutjanus analis) is a species of snapper native to the western Atlantic Ocean. They are found from North Carolina to Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.

Mutton snapper are considered excellent table fare and are a popular target for both recreational fishermen and commercial fisheries.

They are typically found around reefs, ledges, and shipwrecks in depths of 75-300 feet. Mutton snappers are omnivorous, feeding on a variety of small fish, crustaceans, and mollusks.

Anglers targeting mutton snapper generally use live bait or cut bait fished on or near the bottom. Common baits include squid, goggle eye, and pilchards.

Interesting Facts About Mutton Snapper

• The IGFA world record mutton snapper weighed in at 30 pounds, 4 ounces, and was caught off the in the Dry Tortugas.
• Mutton snapper spawn at the same time and generally the same place during the lunar calendar every year.
• They take on slightly different colorations based on dietary habits. A good example of this would be the dark barred pattern it takes on by being a bottom feeder.
• In some parts of the world, mutton are considered near threatened due to overfishing. They aren’t quite there yet in Florida, however, and are highly sought after by both rod and reel as well as spear fishermen.
• Mutton snapper mounts look incredible on the wall!