Saltwater species guide
Common snook
Centropomus undecimalis
Identification
An elongated body, projecting lower jaw, separated dorsal fins and a bold dark lateral line extending into the tail.
Habitat & biology
Uses passes, pilings and other underwater structure. TPWD identifies the lower Laguna Madre as a principal Texas fishing area. A temperature-sensitive tropical fish that eats fish, crabs and shrimp. Several snook species occur in Texas.
TPWD identification & biology ↗Bay references & eating guidance
These waters have documented catches. That does not make each one a regular target fishery.
Galveston Bay
Common snook
Centropomus undecimalis24–28 inches · 1 daily
Other catch · identification→
Aransas Bay
Common snook
Centropomus undecimalis24–28 inches · 1 daily
Other catch · identification→
Corpus Christi Bay
Common snook
Centropomus undecimalis24–28 inches · 1 daily
Other catch · identification→
Lower Laguna Madre
Common snook
Centropomus undecimalis24–28 inches · 1 daily
Additional fishery→