Red Snapper

Red Snapper, a prized food fish, is among the most popular game fish in the Gulf of Mexico. They are bottom dwellers — and can be found at a range from 30 feet to almost 200 feet. Adults average 2-4 pounds, but can reach over 50 pounds.

• Size: 5 to 20 lbs
• State Record: 38.75 lbs and 40.00″; 2014 (Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife).
• Habitat: As young fish, they may be found on muddy bottoms or inshore. Adult red snapper are located primarily near structures in deeper water. They feed on crab, squid, shrimp and small fish, which they find near artificial reefs, oil rigs and other underwater structures.

This Young Man Can Fish

This young man can fish – and he didn’t need help with the rod and reel. He could barely get his hand around the rod. Tina had to give him a hand staying on the boat when battling a fish weighing more than half his weight. I know one thing for sure — lake fishing just isn’t going to cut it anymore.