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Corrigan Reef Approach

Cedar Key, Levy County, FL

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Fish Species in This Area

Lane Snapper

Lane Snapper

Lutjanus synagris

Year Round
Common
Up to 14.2 inches
Offshore, Reefs, Sandy bottoms
Family: Lutjanidae

Small snapper with distinctive yellow stripes and pink spot.

Local Notes: Bottom fish around the reef at Corrigan Reef Approach with small circle hooks and shrimp or squid.

Mangrove Snapper

Mangrove Snapper

Lutjanus griseus

Year Round
Common
Up to 22 inches
Inshore, Mangroves, Reefs
Family: Lutjanidae

Versatile species found from mangroves to offshore reefs. Excellent eating.

Local Notes: Hold tight to structure at Corrigan Reef Approach. Fish with light fluorocarbon and live pilchards in the chum slick.

Yellowtail Snapper

Yellowtail Snapper

Ocyurus chrysurus

Year Round
Common
Up to 29.9 inches
Offshore, Reefs, Clear waters
Family: Lutjanidae

Beautiful snapper with yellow tail and lateral stripe. Excellent table fare.

Local Notes: Classic reef fishing at Corrigan Reef Approach. Chum the water and freeline pilchards or shrimp on 15 lb fluorocarbon — these fish are leader-shy.

Cobia

Cobia

Rachycentron canadum

Spring Summer
Occasional
Up to 78.7 inches
Nearshore, Offshore, Around structures
Family: Rachycentridae

Large pelagic fish often found near buoys and wrecks. Excellent table quality.

Local Notes: Found circling the shallower reef structures near Corrigan Reef Approach. Live pinfish or eel on a circle hook.

Gag Grouper

Gag Grouper

Mycteroperca microlepis

Year Round
Occasional
Up to 57.1 inches
Offshore, Reefs, Wrecks
Family: Serranidae

Popular reef fish with excellent table quality. Found around structure.

Local Notes: Hold at the base of the reef structure near Corrigan Reef Approach. Live pinfish or cut bonito on a knocker rig.

King Mackerel

King Mackerel

Scomberomorus cavalla

Fall Spring
Occasional
Up to 72.4 inches
Offshore, Nearshore
Family: Scombridae

Large mackerel species prized by anglers. Strong fighter found offshore.

Local Notes: Cruise the reef edges near Corrigan Reef Approach. Slow-trolling live blue runners on a stinger rig.

Permit

Permit

Trachinotus falcatus

Spring Summer
Occasional
Up to 48 inches
Inshore, Flats, Wrecks
Family: Carangidae

Highly prized sport fish. Challenging to catch on flats and around wrecks.

Local Notes: Cruise the sandy areas adjacent to Corrigan Reef Approach. Sight-cast live crab for permit — patience is critical.

Tripletail

Lobotes surinamensis

Spring Fall
Occasional
Up to 35 inches
Nearshore, Offshore, Floating debris
Family: Lobotidae

Unusual fish that likes to hide under floating objects. Excellent table quality.

Local Notes: Hang around crab trap buoys, floating debris, and channel markers near Corrigan Reef Approach. Sight-cast a live shrimp — approach quietly.