[KidDoc]

Anyone willing to share tips in targeting mangrove snapper? We catch a few each trip while snapper fishing out of Port A but am interested in whether mangroves prefer and tend to congregate at certain water depths, structure, etc. Any tips would be appreciated.

 

[Pocketfisherman]

I catch plenty in canals fishing around pilings where there is a fish cleaning station over the water.

 

[callsignsleepy]

There is a bunch at the Galveston Yacht Basin and I have heard anything of the shrimp persuasion will likely get a bite!

 

[rf1970]

These are great and easy fish to catch and make great ceviche or dinner in a skillet. Fish the Surfside Jetty and/or the rock piles (submerged) against the bank in Freeport Harbor with a small split shot sinker and live shrimp. You may also want to use a 20 lb mono leader but that often spooks them.

 

[MarshJr.]

Can Someone Post A Pic Of What This Fish Looks Like?

 

[fishstik]

ask venicenporta

Perhaps you should ask venicenporta how to catch some mangroves -- did you catch his post yesterday titled "mangrove madness on the Ambush" -- obviously he has a little insight on this particular subject -- good luck!

 

[KidDoc]

Thanks for the input. Made a few calls and got the info I needed.

 

[mredman1]

Mangrove snapper

I catch about two mangrove snappers a year offshore but did not know they were common off the jetties in Freeport and Galveston. Thanks for the informative posts.

Mike