Saltwater Fish of Connecticut
Grey Snapper
Lutjanus griseus
🏆 Connecticut State Record
Harvest5 lb 15 oz · 25"Nelson Carey · 2016 · Millstone Outflow
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Also called: Mangrove Snapper
Identification
Gray-green to reddish snapper with a dark band through the eye when young and prominent canine teeth.
Habitat
Warm estuaries and structure; juveniles stray north in late summer.
Behavior
Wary fish that hold tight to cover.
How to Catch
Small live baits or shrimp near docks and rocks; rare in Connecticut.
Notes
Rare visitor to Connecticut — listed in CT DEEP’s exotic marine species record category.