Barracuda fishing
The barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) is one of the most famous predatory fish in the sea. They move around the reefs, mangroves and ridges of the tropical and subtropical oceans.
They are highly prized by sport fishing enthusiasts. This elite hunter has will leave lures in a sorry state after the fight. The barracuda has a dreaded detonation with which it catches small and medium-sized fish. They have typical black spots on their lower backs.
They can exceed 1.5 m in length and weigh more than 45 kg.
Top Barracuda Fishing destinations
The barracuda lives in the warm and temperate waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Red Sea, but not in the Mediterranean and Canary Islands (here its little brother the barracuda lives). The best fishing destinations for barracuda are Mexico, Florida, North Carolina, California, Costa Rica, Panama, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Madagascar, Tahiti, Maldives, Seychelles (Farquhar Atoll), Madagascar, India, Sri Lanka and Australia among others.
Species similar to Barracuda
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Amberjack ( Seriola dumerili), also known as Amberjack, Lemon Fish, Verderol and in the Canary Islands Medregal, inhabit the rather warm waters of the Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. The best way to fish them is by jigging or with live bait. They can weigh up to 80 kg.
MORE INFO >Amberjack
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Grouper is the common name for different species of fish from the Epinephelinae family. By the way, sea bass also belong to this family. The preferred territory of the grouper is rocky areas, wrecks and reefs where it can hide.
MORE INFO >Grouper
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The parrotfish(Nematistius pectoralis), also known as the roosterfish, is immediately recognizable by its distinctive dorsal fin. Its famous roosterfish crest and striking colors make this species one of the most desirable for fishing enthusiasts. It can weigh more than 30 kg.
MORE INFO >Papagallo
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The Spiny Dogfish (Sphyraena sphyraena) is also known as the Barracuda. In the Canary Islands it is called Bicua or Bicuda. This predator is common in the coastal waters of the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean. It can reach 1,65m and weigh up to 3,6kg.
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The striped marlin(Kajikia audax) is the smaller brother of the blue marlin and is characterized by light blue vertical stripes. It can weigh up to 180kg and measure more than 4 meters. Highly sought after for sport fishing, it inhabits the temperate and tropical waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
MORE INFO >Striped marlin
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The wahoo(Acanthocybium solandri) or wahoo, also called Ono in Hawaii (translated means "delicious"). It is a species very appreciated by Anglers for its delicious meat, but also for its impressive strength and speed.
MORE INFO >Wahoo
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Yellowfin tuna(Thunnus albacares) is a species of tuna found in tropical and subtropical oceans. It is smaller than bluefin and bigeye tuna. It is immediately recognizable by its long, bright yellow dorsal and anal fins.
MORE INFO >Yellowfin tuna
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The best fishing charters for Barracuda
Wasabi 32 Blackfin
Playa Del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras
32,00 ft
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