Dinner Key Marina | 3400 Pan American Drive; Pier 1; Coconut Grove, FL 33133
If fish were like cars, tuna would be the Ferraris of the ocean—sleek, powerful, and made for speed. Blackfin and an occasional yellowfin tuna are found in Florida waters. They are seasonal fish found only during certain times of the year, and when they run, they are abundant. Their torpedo-shaped bodies streamline their movement through water, and their special swimming muscles enable them to cruise ocean highways with great efficiency. Tuna are remarkable and impressive wild animals. They bite on the troll, and their fight has a unique signature characterized by brute force and hard thumping. The tuna fight is a real favorite amongst sport fishing enthusiasts.
Snapper is a prized food fish caught commercially as well as recreationally. Of the dozens of varieties caught in South Florida, we find mutton snapper most frequently. Other common species of snapper we see include yellowtail, mangrove, cubera, and hogfish. Occasionally we do snag an elusive “true” red snapper known for its brilliant red coloring.