In the Gulf of Mexico, there are a variety of shallow-water snapper species frequently caught by anglers. Mangrove, lane, red, vermillion and yellowtail are the most common along Florida’s west coast.

Mangrove snapper, also known as gray snapper or mangos, are plentiful in Florida during the summer months. The fall mullet run is starting in the Halifax/Indian River area, signaling a good time for ...