Bluefin trevally fishing
The bluefin trevally (Caranx melampygus) is the first cousin of the giant trevally (GT) and also of the jack mackerel. It lives in tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific Ocean.
It is easily recognized by its electric blue fins and the blue, black and brown spots on its sides. They can weigh up to 40 kg and measure up to one meter in length.
The Bluefin trevally is a powerful fighter and is fished with fly, natural bait, spinning, popping and jigging. For sport fishing, it is undoubtedly one of the most emblematic species in the Indo-Pacific region.
Young specimens live in shallow areas such as reefs, bays and mouths. Here they feed on a wide range of small fish, cephalopods and sometimes also crustaceans. Adult trevally may also frequent shallow waters, but usually prefer deeper reefs, slopes and ridges up to 180 meters deep.
Top Bluefin trevally Fishing destinations
Bluefin trevally are found starting from Japan to the northern coasts of Australia, and from East Africa to French Polynesia, Hawaii, Panama, and Mexico.
Species similar to Bluefin trevally
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The coral trout (Plectropomus leopardus) is a species that belongs to the same family as grouper and sea bass. This fish reaches 62 cm in length and can weigh up to 6 kg. They are found in the Western Pacific Ocean in destinations such as Tonga, Fiji, Japan, French Polynesia and Australia.
MORE INFO >Coral Trout
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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 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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Known for its racing, the bonefish(Albula vulpes) is a favorite fly-fishing species. They inhabit tropical coastal waters in Florida, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, the Mayan Riviera in Mexico, Belize, Venezuela and the Seychelles, among others. The bonefish can weigh up to 8kg and measure 1 meter.
MORE INFO >Macabijo or Bonefish
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The permit(Trachinotus falcatus), also called permit, is - along with tarpon and bonefish - one of the most sought-after species by fly-fishing enthusiasts. This species is distributed in shallow waters of the Atlantic Ocean, from Florida to Brazil. They can grow up to 1.2 meters long and weigh up to 27 kg.
MORE INFO >Permit
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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 Bluefin trevally
Nosy Be Rêves de Pêche
Nosy-Be, Madagascar
32,81 ft
4
Game Fisher Maldives
Baa Atoll, Maldives
26,25 ft
5
Catch & Cook Adventure
Uturoa, Raiatea,
20,00 ft
4
Freetime Adventure Charters
Portarlington, Melbourne, Australia
34,45 ft
20