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                 Marco Island, Florida
				
                Fishing - Marco Island Florida - Species 
                
				
				
				
				
				
JEWFISH
 HABITAT: Nearshore around docks and often in estuaries.  
TYPICAL WEIGHT:  Up to 800 pounds 
FOOD QUALITY - NONE: Protected species
 
 
KING MACKEREL
HABITAT:   Nearshore and offshore, sometimes around piers.  
TYPICAL WEIGHT:  30 pounds 
FOOD QUALITY:  Good 
 
   
LADYFISH
HABITAT: Inshore in bays, estuaries, tidal pools, and canals.  
TYPICAL WEIGHT:  2 to 3 pounds 
FOOD QUALITY:  Edible, but many fine bones 
 
 
LANE SNAPPER
HABITAT:  Offshore. 
TYPICAL WEIGHT:  Approximately 1 pound 
FOOD QUALITY:  Excellent
 
 
 
MANGROVE SNAPPER
HABITAT:  Coral or rocky reefs, mangroves, and grass beds. 
TYPICAL WEIGHT:  Up to 10 pounds 
FOOD QUALITY:  Excellent
 
 
NASSAU GROUPER
HABITAT: Offshore on rocky reefs.  
TYPICAL WEIGHT:   10 to 15 pounds 
FOOD QUALITY:  Superb
 
 
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