![]() parallelus, which seldom reaches 24 inches, has a squarish-shaped body covered with scales that are smaller than those on the common snook. In Florida waters, it may grow to 48 inches and 38 pounds. The common snook is the largest and most common and is the species caught by most anglers.The majority of anglers pronounce the name as "snook" (like took), but in parts of south Florida, it is pronounced "snuke" (like fluke). The word "snook" comes from the Dutch word "snoek," meaning pike. Anglers call the common snook many names, but the two most common are robalo and linesider. The common snook, Centropomus undecimalis, is one of Florida's most popular inshore game fish because of its spectacular fighting ability and merit as table fare. Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network.Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. ![]() Report injured, orphaned or dead manatees.Report fish kills, wildlife emergencies, sightings, etc. ![]()
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