Yellowtail Snapper

If you're after Yellowtail Snapper in the Florida Keys, Key Colony Beach offers some fantastic opportunities. These tasty fish are abundant on the reefs and wrecks just offshore. The waters surrounding Key Colony Beach are teeming with these colorful snappers, making for exciting and productive fishing trips. The warmer months, from spring through fall, are generally the most productive. A local tip for Key Colony Beach is to chum heavily. This will draw the Yellowtail Snapper to your boat and keep them feeding. Anchor up-current of the reef or wreck you're fishing and let the chum slick drift back. Light tackle is key, as Yellowtail Snapper can be line-shy. A small hook baited with shrimp or cut bait is often all you need. Also, be aware of the current – adjust your weight accordingly to keep your bait near the bottom.