Species guide
How to catch Alexandria pompano
Scyris alexandrina
saltwatergame fishCarangidae
The Alexandria pompano is a predatory saltwater fish found in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. It has a short, deep body and can grow up to 1 meter in length. Anglers prize it as a gamefish for its fighting ability.
Where they live
Found in saltwater regions of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, typically inhabiting waters up to 70 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 100 cm
What they eat
- shrimp
- small crustaceans
Best baits
- shrimp
- cut bait
- small crustaceans
Best lures
- jigs
- small metal spoons
- soft plastic lures
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- casting with lures
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