Queen Snapper

Queen snapper, known locally as “œil de bœuf”, are bottom fish found beneath the drop-offs in depths of around 180 to 300 metres.

They have a streamlined body, brilliant red and pink colouring, and huge dark eyes with pink surrounds. They are voracious and relatively unwary.

Prized locally for their flesh, they are mainly caught by commercial and recreational anglers on longlines or handlines.

We seek them for their beauty using deep jigging, with 300 to 400 g jigs when the sea and currents are moderate. It is demanding work for the arms!

Catches from guided trips

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