Species guide
How to catch Atlantic lizardfish
Synodus saurus
saltwatergame fishSynodontidae
The Atlantic lizardfish is a sleek, elongated predator found primarily in insular waters. It inhabits sand and sand-rock bottoms and is known for its agility in capturing prey. This fish mainly feeds on smaller fish but can prey on various animals.
Where they live
Found in saltwater regions including the Atlantic and Mediterranean, the Atlantic lizardfish dwells at depths from 1 to 400 meters over sandy or mixed sand-rock substrates.
Typical size
Up to about 40 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- squid
- macrofauna
Best baits
- small fish chunks
- squid strips
- shrimp
Best lures
- soft plastic baitfish imitations
- small jigs
- fish-shaped spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- casting near sand and rock bottoms
- drift fishing
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