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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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