They vary as much in size as they do in color. The mutton snapper (Lutjanus analis) is a species of snapper native to the Atlantic coastal waters of the Americas from Massachusetts to southern Brazil, including the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico.They are particularly common in the Caribbean. Pursuant to section 120.74, Florida Statutes, the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has published its 2019 Agency Regulatory Plan.2019 Agency Regulatory Plan. The mutton snapper is a fish of the Lutjanidae family. DESCRIPTION: The Silk Snapper is pink overall and is shaped much like the Red Snapper, although the yellow eye distinguishes it. Mutton Snapper. To replace a record fish weighing 25 pounds (11.33 kg) or more, the replacement must weigh at least one half of 1 percent more than the existing record. Beau Pitchford has wrestled the best, but grappling with a world-record mutton snapper was a new kind of thrill. The pectorals are pale yellow and the back portion of the caudal fin has a black edge. In that habitat, they are very colorful with olive-tinted backs and red sides. They can get bigger commonly caught 5 to 15 pounds. 620 South Meridian Street Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum. There was no thoughts of Records back then, just of how amazing they were going to taste that night baked with fresh mutton peppers. In the Caymans, we always found the biggest hogfish out on the white sand bottom in 50-90ft of water near big coral heads and reefs. Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Dania Beach, Florida 33004 Maximum sizes uncertain. They come in a range of beautiful colors, from pinkish red to green and yellow. Mailbox MF-OAE 300 Gulf Stream Way. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission International Game Fish Association. The average size for the Mutton is around 2 to 4 pounds. World record 18 pounds, 5 ounces. Colton Goff: Apr 5, 2016 Like other species of Snapper, the Mutton do have V-shaped teeth on the roof of their mouth you have to watch out for when unhooking them. SIZE: Averages 3 to 5 pounds. Largely a Caribbean species, they can be found from North Carolina to South America. Snapper, Mutton: 26-0: Murrells Inlet/2002: V. Cleversey, Georgetown, SC: Snapper, Red: 37-8: Little River/1964: K. Henry, Rock Hill, SC: Snapper, Vermilion: 6-10: ... * Because of current SCDNR slot limit regulations, the record listed will remain until fishery regulations change. 43.6 kg. World record: 30 lb, 4 oz – Dry Tortugas, FL. In the Florida Keys, they may be encountered in shallow water, over coralline bottom. They inhabit reef environments, with adults found in areas with rock or coral, while juveniles occur in sandy habitats with plentiful weed growth. It takes a lot to earn the nickname “King Snapper,” but Mutton are certainly worthy of the title. “This pending world record tiger shark measured in at a whopping 13.5 feet in length, and what we know so far is this fish wasn’t caught in the state of Florida,” Cass Anderson wrote. The world record is set at 28 pounds 5 ounces. Common Fish Name Scientific Fish Name Country Lbs Kg Diver Date; Amberjack, Greater: Seriola dumerili: UNITED STATES: 96.1 lbs. Pitchford, a former professional wrestler, caught a 25-pound mutton snapper … They prefer low-relief reef structure searching for fishes, shrimps, crabs, squid, and snails.