Commonly Caught Fish in Cape Coral

Bonita

Euthynnus alletteratus, common name bonita, bonito, false albicore, or little tunny, is a small, abundant member of the tuna family.…

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Mangrove Snapper (Grey Snapper)

Lutjanus griseus, common name grey snapper but also called mangrove snapper, is a marine fish indigenous to the western Atlantic…

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Spanish Mackerel

Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorous maculatus) is one of several similar looking mackerel species found here in southern Florida. They’re often mistaken…

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Red Grouper

The red grouper is an attractive dark red fish with light spots along its sides and a pinkish underbelly. Scientifically…

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Sharks

Sharks are fascinating creatures! They are all classified as Chondrichthyes, which means they have skeletons made of cartilage rather than…

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Kingfish – King Mackerel

The king mackerel is one of several species that go by the common name of kingfish around Florida. Its scientific…

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Goliath Grouper

As its name suggests, the Goliath Grouper is a giant of a fish found in the Gulf of Mexico. Its…

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