Top Wenchman Fishing Countries

The wenchman (Pristipomoides aquilonaris) is a species of snapper found in the western Atlantic Ocean, particularly in the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea, and along the southeastern coast of the United States. Recognizable by its pinkish body and yellowish fins, the wenchman inhabits deep offshore reefs and is valued both for its firm, white flesh and as a component of mixed snapper fisheries. The top wenchman fishing countries are primarily the United States, particularly Florida and the Gulf states, as well as several Caribbean nations such as the Bahamas and Cuba. In these regions, wenchman are caught mostly by commercial longline and handline fisheries, often alongside other deepwater snappers. While not as heavily targeted as more popular snapper species, wenchman contribute to the overall economic value and biodiversity of regional fisheries, with management overseen by organizations like the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council to ensure sustainability.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.