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×Join our 3 fishermen in New-Orleans in Orleans. The fishing forecast is currently 7.3. The most caught fishes here are the mutton snapper, the gag fish, the red snapper and the wahoo fish. Come try the most famous fishing techniques like the barracuda trolling, support fishing for bass, trolling for mackerel or deep-sea fishing.
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The Mutton Snapper
The Mutton Snapper belongs to the Lutjanidae family. They have an average length of 50 cm for an average weight of 4.5 kg. They have a lifespan of 14 years old. They spawn in February or in the summer according to the location. The best time to catch them is from May to August. This snapper is a relatively deep fish, with an almost lunar tail. It has a moderately bi-lobed dorsal fin and a very sharp anal fin. The pectoral fin of this snapper is long and is located just after the anal origin. Sheep snappers are very colorful: olive green on the back and on the upper sides, with a red tinge on the lower and lower sides. There is a distinct black spot on the upper back and blue stripes on the cheek area under the eye. There are two phases of color, which is prohibited when the fish is at rest and the solid color when the fish is swimming. The anal fin is sharp and there is a little black spot below the dorsal fin.
The Mutton Snapper is a famous fish you can catch in New Orleans.The Gag Fish
The Gag fish belongs to the Serranidae family. The gag fish can reach a maximum total length of 1.45 m and a maximum weight of 36.5 kg. This species has a life span of 16 years. They breed from January to May. They can be fished from June to December. The gag fish is typical of groupers with an elongated oblong body. The head is long while the mouth is large with a protruding lower jaw. The bases of the dorsal and anal fins are covered with thick skin and scales. The caudal fin is wide and has a slightly concave margin. The body color of the gag fish depends on the sex and age of the fish. Juveniles and mature females are pale grey to greyish brown with dark spots and worm-shaped marks giving a marbled appearance. The caudal, anal and pelvic fins have dark blue outer margins. Large mature males are pale to medium grey in color, with barely visible cross-links below the dorsal fin. The ventral surface is dark grey to black. The soft dorsal fin, caudal fin, pectoral and pelvic fins also range from dark grey to black, while the margins of the anal and caudal fins are white.
The Gag Fish is a famous fish you can catch in New Orleans.The Red Snapper
The Red Snapper belongs to the Lutjanidae. The red snapper reaches an average length of 60 cm, a maximum length of 100 cm and can weigh up to 9 kg. The maximum age is estimated at 40-50 years. The spawning season depends on the location. It can be fished from October to December. This snapper has long pectoral fins and a truncated caudal fin. The first and second dorsal fins are continuous with a slight notch between the two and the anal fin narrows backwards. They have a large head with small red eyes and a somewhat pointed snout. The body and fins are pinkish red in color, turning white below. At a size of less than 35 cm, the northern red snapper has a dark spot on the upper sides below the anterior soft dorsal rays - similar to a number of other snappers. And although they are more similar to the black horned snapper (L. buccanella), the red snapper lacks the black spot characteristic of the snapper's pectoral fins. The juvenile red snapper may also have bluish stripes on the sides.
The Red Snapper is a famous fish you can catch in New Orleans.The Wahoo fish
The Wahoo fish belongs to the Scombridae family. The maximum declared size for wahoo is 250 cm in total length, with a maximum weight of 83 kg. As a general rule, individuals reach a height of 100 to 170 cm. He can live up to 6 years. It can appear all year round. It can be fished all year round. Wahoo is a slender oceanic fish with a scaly body. The jaws are elongated to form an almost beak-shaped snout; the teeth are triangular and finely serrated. Two dorsal fins are present; the first is several times longer than the second. These fins are followed by 8 or 9 pinnules. The anal fin is approximately below the second dorsal fin and also ends in 9 pinnules. Pelvic fins are located under the pectoral fins. The caudal peduncle is narrow and contains three sets of pins. The small scales cover the body and no anterior corselets are present. The lateral line extends over the entire length of the body and suddenly increases under the first dorsal fin. A swim bladder is present. The body is dark blue or green above, with at least 24 corrugated cobalt blue bars extending vertically on the sides. The belly and lower sides are silvered.
The Wahoo fish is a famous fish you can catch in New Orleans.The Red drum
The red drum belongs to the Scianidae family. The maximum reported length is 155 cm, but this species is generally observed at a length of about 100 cm. The maximum registered weight of the red drum is just under 45.0 kg. It is known to live to be at least 50 years old. It breeds from mid-August to mid-November. It can be caught from fall to winter. The body of the red drum is elongated with a slightly arched back and a sloping head. It has a blunt snout with a large subterminal mouth similar to most species of the Sciaenidae family. There are two dorsal fins, the first with ten hard spines and the second with one hard spine and many soft rays. The caudal fin is slightly concave. The red drum differs from the black drum, which is closely linked to it (Pogonias cromis) by its absence of barbels. The red drum is generally coppery reddish. The coloring can also range from deep dark copper to an almost silvery sheen. The ventral side is generally lighter to almost white in color. The red drums have a distinct black spot near the base of the tail. One point is the most common, but some people have several points.
The Red drum is a famous fish you can catch in New Orleans.Our fishing forecast of New Orleans indicates the best time to go fishing in this city.
Our fishing forecast of New Orleans indicates the best time to go fishing in this city.
Our fishing forecast of New Orleans indicates the best time to go fishing in this city.
