African pompano
Alectis ciliaris
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- Peak months
- Typical depth
- to depths of 180 feet
- Typical size
- Up to 42 inches (40 pounds)
- Catch minimum
- National record
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Recorded profile
- habitat summary
- Young found in open waters. Adults found to depths of 180 feet, often near reefs, wrecks and ledges.
- diet
- eat fighter and good to eat.
- preferred bait
- live baitfish
- preferred lures
- heavy vertical jigs
- techniques
- jig or live-bait wrecks in deeper water
- peak months
- Not recorded
States with a source record
Source evidence by state
- Florida — African Pompano · enriched: myfwc.com · catchafloridamemory.com · www.floridasportsman.com · www.floridasportsman.com · www.floridasportsman.com · myfwc.com
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