SpearfishingBermuda

Lane Snapper

Learn to identify this Bermuda species before entering the water. gentle drifter.

Native reef species
Typical size
25–36 cm
How it moves
gentle drifter
Where to identify it
Sand and rubble between patch reefs, drifting in loose groups.
Legal status
Not listed here as protected; all Bermuda licensing, size, catch, gear and area rules still apply.
Season
No species-specific closed season listed; check current government notices before fishing.
Conservation
Use selective harvest, leave juveniles and breeding fish, and take only what you will eat.
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