The common snook is also known as the sergeant fish or robalo.The IGFA world record is 24.32 kg (53 lb 10 oz) caught in Parismina Ranch, Costa Rica. The common snook is an estuarine and freshwater-dependent fish species. Within estuaries, juvenile common snook are most often found inhabiting areas such as coastal wetland ponds, island networks, and creeks. Anglers regularly use a variety of lures to catch snook. Common techniques to catch snook are on fly and conventional tackle. Conventional tackle includes jerk baits, buck tail jigs, topwater lures, spoons, and live bait.

We catch snook in the Miami area all the way down to Everglades National Park.