Amberjack fishing
Amberjack ( Seriola dumerili), which is also commonly called Lecha, Pez Limón and in the Canary Islands Medregal, inhabits the rather warm waters of the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic, the Mediterranean Sea, etc. They prefer to move around areas with obstacles such as rocks, wrecks, steep slopes where they feed on squid, cuttlefish, horse mackerel, mackerel, etc.
The best way to fish them is jigging or with live bait. It is a tremendously strong fish and after the bite, the larger specimens usually look for sharp objects on the bottom to try to break the line (and very often they succeed). They can reach 80 kg.
Top Amberjack Fishing destinations
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How to fish Amberjack
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Can you eat Amberjack?
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Regulations for fishing Amberjack
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Species similar to Amberjack
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The dogtooth tuna (Gymnosarda unicolor) is undoubtedly the star of jigging. It is one of the most popular species for fishing enthusiasts because it is a fighting machine. When you board one of these predators, apart from the backache, you will have an unforgettable experience. They can measure up to 2.5m and weigh up to 130kg.
MORE INFO >Dogtooth tuna
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The GT or Giant Trevally(Caranx ignobilis) is found in tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Oceans from the Red Sea and East African coasts to Hawaii, the Marquesas Islands, southern Japan and northern Australia. It is a popping lover's dream.
MORE INFO >Giant Trevally
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The horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus) is a common species in the eastern Atlantic Ocean from Norway to South Africa and as far as Mozambique in the western Indian Ocean. Normally they have a size of about 20 - 30 cm, but the largest specimens can reach 70cm and weigh between 2-3kg.
MORE INFO >Horse mackerel
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The Jack Crevalle (Caranx hippos) is a very popular species in sport fishing. It belongs to the Carangidae species. Jack mackerel, amberjack and giant travally also belong to this family. The jack crevalle can grow up to a length of 120 cm and a weight of 30 kg.
MORE INFO >Jack Crevalle or Jack Crevalle
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The yellowtail kingfish (Seriola lalandi) is a type of amberjack found in the southern hemisphere. They can grow up to 180 cm. Yellowtail kingfish can be fished from New Zealand, Australia to Chile.
MORE INFO >Yellowtail Kingfish
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The best fishing charters for Amberjack
North Shore Sea Tours
Porto Formoso S. Miguel Açores, Azores
18,00 ft
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Happy Hooker
Puerto Colón, Costa Adeje, Tenerife
36,09 ft
8
Pichón
Corralejo, Fuerteventura
30,51 ft
6
Queen Elizabeth
Playa Del Carmen, Playa del Carmen
25,00 ft
6