Lesser amberjack in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Seriola fasciata
Overview
Found nearshore and offshore. Typically found in deeper waters than other seriola (commonly 180 - 410 feet deep).
Typical size
Usually less than 20 inches (10 pounds)
At a glance
- Regions
- Statewide gulf, statewide atlantic
- Water
- Saltwater
- Bait
- Live pinfish & cut bait
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
Found nearshore and offshore. Typically found in deeper waters than other seriola (commonly 180 - 410 feet deep).
How to catch
Bottom/live bait and jigs on deep structure
Bait
Live pinfish & cut bait
Lures
Jigs
Videos
- Giant amberjack catch, clean & cook! South Florida fishing · Open original
- Vertical jigging and live bait fishing for amberjack...central Florida offshore fishing · Open original
- Tips for beginners trying to catch big amberjack · Open original
- Superior bait & tackle rigging for amberjack · Open original
- Video from tiktok.com (source title unavailable) · Open original
- Video from tiktok.com (source title unavailable) · Open original
- Video from tiktok.com (source title unavailable) · Open original
- Video from tiktok.com (source title unavailable) · Open original
Sources
- Myfwc.com (2 pages)
- Floridasportsman.com (2 pages)
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.