Vermilion Snapper

Species Information

Scientific Name:	Rhomboplites aurorubens
Environment:	Nearshore, Offshore
Ideal Temp:	60-70°F (15-21°C)
Technique:	Bottom Fishing, Jigging
Lure Type:	Bottom Rig, Jigs
World Record:	7 lbs. 3 ounces Alabama.
Other Names:	vermilion, vermillion, beliner, beeliner, mingos, mingo, vermillion, savonetje, chub-head snapper, plump head, sabernechi, b-liner, bliner, beeliner, plumhead, piram, bastard snapper, mingo snapper, golden-red snapper, ti-deux yeux

The vermilion snapper is an abundant species of fish found along the North American coast of the Atlantic Ocean from North Carolina to Bermuda and throughout the Gulf of Mexico to Brazil. The vermilion snapper is often sold as red snapper.

Vermilion snapper have streamlined bodies, are pale to silver white below and vermilion above. Narrow yellow-gold streaks, some horizontal and others oblique, occur below the lateral line. The dorsal fin is rosy colored with a yellow margin. The caudal fin is red , but has a faint black margin.

The vermilion snapper is found in tropical waters of the western Atlantic from Cape Hatteras to southeastern Brazil, including Bermuda, the West Indies and the Gulf of Mexico. The preferred habitat is irregular reeflike bottom in waters ranging in depth from 80-350 feet. In some areas, the species is replaced by its close relative, the yellowtail snapper, Ocyurus chrysurus, which occupies the same type of habitat. All vermilion snapper are mature at 2 years of age and 7.9" total length. Multiple spawning is characteristic of the species, taking place from April to September. Vermilion snapper can reach lengths up to 24 inches, feeding on small animals found high in the water column.

Vermilion snapper prefer flat areas on the tops and around the bases of the snapper banks to the banks' steeply sloping sides. They are often found in concert with red and other snappers around structures in the Gulf.

Best bait is fresh squid, although they will also eat crab, shrimp, or other small fish.

Fish close to the bottom offshore near rigs and artificial reefs and around the tops and bottoms of snapper banks. The preferred habitat is irregular reef-like bottom in waters ranging in depth from 80 to 350 feet.

Eat as with other snapper, although the vermilion is not as popular a food source as it's cousin the red snapper.

Latest Vermilion Snapper Fishing Reports and Spots

February 25th 2023 – 12hr Split Trip - 2/26/2023 9:51:38 AM

The split trips have been paying off in spades. Capt. Anthony has been putting the smackdown on the Mutton Snapper vermilion snapper triggerfis (View)

What’s in Season February 2023 - 4/16/2017 6:39:59 PM

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The Best of the Best! - 1/3/2023 10:23:26 AM

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What’s in Season January 2023 - 4/16/2017 6:39:59 PM

Vermilion Snapper Amberines Almaco Jacks White Snapper and Bonita The post What’s in Season January 2023 appeared first on Huntress Charter Fis (View)

December 17th 2022 – 6hr offshore - 12/18/2022 9:09:32 PM

We threaded a weather window this past Saturday December 17th and made it offshore to run a few trips. The ocean was nice and the fishing was p (View)

What’s in Season December 2022 - 4/16/2017 6:39:59 PM

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What’s in Season November 2022 - 4/16/2017 6:39:59 PM

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What’s in Season October 2022 - 4/16/2017 6:39:59 PM

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Late September Bottom Fishing!! - 10/3/2022 8:03:06 AM

Our Fall bottom fishing bite is superb. We have a variety of species we target in including Vermilion Snapper Triggerfish Red Porgy Mutton Snap (View)

What’s in Season September 2022 - 4/16/2017 6:39:59 PM

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