African pompano in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Alectis ciliaris
Overview
Young found in open waters. Adults found to depths of 180 feet, often near reefs, wrecks and ledges.
Typical size
Up to 42 inches (40 pounds) young found in open waters. Adults found to depths of 180 feet, often near reefs, wrecks and ledges
At a glance
- Regions
- Statewide gulf, statewide atlantic
- Water
- Saltwater
- Bait
- Live baitfish
Florida fishing record
- Weight
- 50 lb 8 oz
- Location
- Daytona beach
- Date
- Apr 21, 1990
- Angler
- Tom sargent
- Type
- Florida state record
Record catch notes
50.5 lb; by tom sargent; on 04/21/1990; at daytona beach
When to fish
Good months
January–december
Season notes
Intentional year round display: FL saltwater game species without a narrower FWC peak calendar; not an invented peak.
Where to fish
Florida regions
Statewide gulf & statewide atlantic
Water
Saltwater
Habitat
Young found in open waters. Adults found to depths of 180 feet, often near reefs, wrecks and ledges.
How to catch
Jig or live-bait wrecks in deeper water
Bait
Live baitfish
Lures
Heavy vertical jigs
Videos
Sources
- Myfwc.com (2 pages)
- Catchafloridamemory.com
- Floridasportsman.com (3 pages)
Fishing videos from local voices
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.