Cubera snapper can be found swimming alone along reefs. The fish lives inshore or near the shore under ledges, overhangs and rocky outcroppings over the water. The young ones remain in sheltered mangrove areas and seagrass beds to hide from predators.

What is the best bait for cubera snapper?

Live lobster is the best bait to use for catching Cubera snapper but remember before you use it, check with the state regulations to make sure that lobsters are in season. You also need to check the size limit for using them as bait.

Where can I find cubera snapper in Florida?

A major wreck and debris scattered between 220 and 250 feet of water off northern Key Largo comprise a rare cubera spawning site. Aside from an area near the Dry Tortugas, there's no other known spot off the southeastern U.S. or the Gulf of Mexico where these fish congregate in large numbers.