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According to usatoday.com
King mackerel
Shark
Triggerfish
Bonito
Grouper
Northern red snapper
What fish are in the Gulf of Mexico?
With that said, here are four of the best saltwater fishing baits to use in the Gulf Of Mexico.
- Bait Fish For Snapper, Grouper, Tuna and Snook.
- Crustaceans For Drum and Sheephead.
- Squid/Octopus For Dolphin and Greater Amberjack.
- Shell Fish For All.
What fish are in season in the Gulf?
Fishing Seasonal Closures – Gulf of Mexico
| Fish Species Illustration | Species or Species Group |
|---|---|
| Close | King Mackerel Southern Zone (Gillnet) |
| Black Grouper, Yellowmouth Grouper, Scamp, and Yellowfin Grouper | Other Shallow-water Grouper (3) |
| Close | Red Grouper(3) |
| Close | Red Snapper (For-Hire) |
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What whales are in the Gulf of Mexico?
Here is a short list containing some of the whales and dolphins that can be found in the Golf of Mexico.
- Blainsville’s beaked whale.
- Blue whale.
- Bottlenose dolphin.
- Bryde’s whale.
- Clymene dolphin.
- Fin whale.
- Fraser’s dolphin.
- Gervais’s beaked whale.
How deep does the Gulf of Mexico get?
The actual maximum depth is disputed and estimates range between 3,750 and 4,384 metres (12,303 and 14,383 ft). The average depth of the Gulf is roughly 1,615 metres (5,299 ft). The Sigsbee Abyssal Plain is the deepest and flattest sector of the deep basin.
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