Snapper, Yellowtail – U.S.
Yellowtail Snapper are found in the Atlantic from New England to southeastern Brazil, although they are most common in tropical regions like the Bahamas, Florida and the Caribbean. They are a fast growing species that reaches sexual maturity at a young age and can produce many eggs.
The abundance of Yellowtail Snapper is considered healthy in the U.S. South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.
The primary gear used to catch Yellowtail Snapper vertical is hook-and-line gear, which has a low impact on the seafloor. However, the fishery catches some depleted grouper species.