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What Is Considered A Large Red Snapper?

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The average weight of a 16-inch snapper is about 3 pounds, according to Tim Broom of Half Hitch Tackle. However, most of the red snapper hitting the docks in recent days are 5- to 8-pounders with no question that they are keepers. Some have even reached the XL size: 20 pounds or more. What is … Read more

What Is The Biggest Snapper In The World?

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However, the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) states that the heaviest all-tackle Atlantic cubera snapper was caught in Louisiana in 2007 and weighed 124 pounds and 12 ounces By this measure Sherron’s catch could be a world record . How big can a red snapper get? Red snapper grow at a moderate rate, and may … Read more