Triggerfish
Triggerfish inhabit hard bottom ledges and artificial reefs in water depths that exceed 80 feet. Because they prefer the same type of habitat, they are almost always found in association with red snapper. Triggerfish feed primarily on benthic invertebrates including crabs, sea urchins, shrimp, sand dollars and mollusks. Recreational anglers commonly catch triggers on squid or cut bait but they are also harvested by spear fishing. Triggerfish are notorious bait stealers and often frustrate anglers targeting larger snapper and grouper. Because triggerfish have a hard, bony mouth, it is very important to use a small, very sharp hook. Light to medium bottom fishing equipment with 20 to 50 pound test line is sufficient for triggerfish which average 2 to 4 pounds.
Triggerfish is our June species of the month fish. The FWC regulation limit is ten per angler. Measurements must be minimum 12″ Fork Length. The cap per fish submittal is 3 per month. The additional point value for a species of the month submittal is double points per fish. Remember, the June wristband (Black)must be in the photo for the submittal to be accepted. Good Luck!!