Gray triggerfish
Balistes capriscus
A state link is a recorded source association, not a catch guarantee or confirmation that targeting is legal. Check current regulations with the responsible state agency.
- Peak months
- Typical depth
- Typical size
- Up to 17 inches
- Catch minimum
- National record
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Recorded profile
- habitat summary
- Hard-bottoms, reefs and ledges in water depths that exceed 80 feet.
- diet
- Not recorded
- preferred bait
- cut squid; cut bait; small crabs
- preferred lures
- small jigs on bottom
- techniques
- small hooks tight to reef; cut bait on bottom
- peak months
- Not recorded
States with a source record
Source evidence by state
- Florida — Gray Triggerfish · enriched: myfwc.com · myfwc.com · myfwc.com · catchafloridamemory.com · www.floridasportsman.com · www.floridasportsman.com
- Texas — Gray Triggerfish · seed: tpwd.texas.gov · tpwd.texas.gov
LoveToFish is a national fishing guide. Fish species coverage spans all 50 states. Ramp, charter, bait shop, and creator directories currently cover Florida. Verify current local regulations with the responsible agency.