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Red Snapper
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Pinkish in color, found offshore bottom fishing, can be up to 20 lbs., excellent taste.
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Mid April through October
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Grouper
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Offshore species, live on rocky bottom, common up to and exceeding 100 lbs., excellent taste.
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ALL YEAR
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Amberjack
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Offshore bottom fish found on wrecks and rocky reefs, common up to 40 lbs., A good eating fish.
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ALL YEAR
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Triggerfish
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Reef dwelling bottom fish, excellent taste.
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ALL YEAR
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Cobia
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Early season sport fishing. Long gray and white lateral stripes with broad head. Migrates inshore, great fighting and eating.
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Spanish Mackerel
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Found in schools inshore and offshore, over deep grass beds, A good frying fish.
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Mid April through September
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King Mackerel
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Schooling migratory fish, common to 20 lbs., record is 90 lbs., excellent for smoking.
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Mahi-Mahi
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Fast growing fish, thought to live no more then 5 years. Swiming speed is estimated at 50 knots. Feeds on flying fish & squid.
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Red Drum (Red Fish)
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Copper/bronze body with one or more spots at base of tail, inshore migrating from estuaries, usually around 8 lbs., Great for blackening.
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ALL YEAR
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Shark
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Several species in and offshore including hammerhead, blacktip, and mako, edibility varies.
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ALL YEAR
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