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Ruby Snapper

Ruby Snapper

Etelis carbunculus

  • 2lakes
  • 62logged catches
  • 37.37 kg heaviest logged

Ruby Snapper (Etelis caibunculus) is a marine demersal fish from the Lutjanidae family, common in the Indo-Pacific region. It lives near rocky reefs at depths from 90 to 400 meters and can’t be found at depths less than 10 meters. It can reach 35 kilograms in weight. The Ruby Snapper feeds on fish, squid, crustaceans, and cephalopods. It can form small flocks. You can catch it using bottom or jig tackle. The Ruby Snapper is attracted to tackle with shiny and luminous elements.

What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches

Baits

Medium Fish Strips 8 Japanese Jack Mackerel 5 Shrimp 3 Natal Rock Oyster Meat 2 Large Fish Strips 2 Fish Head 1

Lures

Trophy Double Hook Pilker 150 g, #7/0 5 Triple Hook Pilker 250 g, #12/0 3 Double Hook Pilker 150 g, #7/0 2 Triple Hook Pilker 250 g, #12/0 1

Best setups by lake 2 lakes with data

Kaiji No Ri — 41 catches , best 32.8 kg

  • Trophy Double Hook Pilker 150 g, #7/0 Trolling lure 5×
  • Triple Hook Pilker 250 g, #12/0 Trolling lure Boat 3×
  • Shrimp Hook #4/0 Feeder bottom 3×
  • Medium Fish Strips Hook #4/0 Feeder bottom 3×

Noomaa Kuda Atholhu — 21 catches , best 37.37 kg

  • Natal Rock Oyster Meat Kaku Tsuribari Hook #15/0 Feeder bottom 2×
  • Japanese Jack Mackerel Golden Hook #15/0 Feeder bottom Boat 1×
  • Large Fish Strips Fabulous Point Hook #14/0 Feeder bottom Boat 1×
  • Medium Fish Strips Kaku Tsuribari Hook #10/0 Feeder bottom 1×

How to catch

How to catch a unique Ruby Snapper? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Ruby Snapper would be to use Medium Fish Strips on a size #4/0 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Pilkers. The most successful lure is Silver/Gold Trophy Double Hook Pilker 150 g, #7/0.

Where to find it

Noomaa Kuda Atholhu Maldives Kaiji No Ri Japan

Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log

Crab Scaled Sardines Japanese Flying Squid #11886

Data compiled from fp-collective and the Fishing Planet Wiki . Snapshot taken 2026-08-20. Game content and imagery © Fishing Planet LLC.