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Big Game Fishing in Mombasa

Red Snapper

The Red Snapper is more plentiful offshore in deeper waters associated with rough, rocky bottoms and wrecks. The pinkish to red colour is very prominent within the blue of the water. The fish’s snout is long and triangular and the eyes are a distinctive red. Adults have no dark lateral spot, but juveniles have a dark spot on the upper sides below the anterior soft dorsal fin.

With a reputation for making the best of anglers fight to land it, this Snapper is a valued prize amongst anglers and makes for excellent eating.

This species feeds primarily on fish, crustaceans, worms and cephalopods. They tend to be nibblers and pickers and soft touch is needed when angling. Red snapper seem to prefer still or slowly moving bait. Squid, whole fish and cut bait can be used to entice red snapper to bite. 

Big Game Fishing in Mombasa
Fish data  extract from INTERNATIONAL GAME FISH ASSOCIATION



Big Game Fishing in Mombasa

Bigfish Mombasa
Mtwapa Creek
Mombasa

Tel: 
+254 722 411534
Email: 
hafiz@bigfish.co.ke 

'Bigfish Mombasa'
Has all relevant licences for:
Seaworthiness
Sport Fisherman’s Licence 
Marine Insurance.

'Bigfish Mombasa' is fully licensed with all the necessary safety equipment, as laid down by Kenya Maritime Authority and complies with International Standards.