Species guide
How to catch Jumping halfbeak
Hemiramphus archipelagicus
saltwaterHemiramphidae
The jumping halfbeak is a small, elongated saltwater fish found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It is an omnivorous predator that feeds on a variety of local prey items, especially in shallow intertidal zones. Known for its jumping behavior, it is not typically targeted as a game fish.
Where they live
Inhabits shallow saltwater areas in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, often near intertidal zones where diverse prey is abundant.
Typical size
Up to about 34 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- plant materials
- crabs
- barnacles
- crustaceans
- bivalves
- polychaete worms
Best baits
- small pieces of shrimp
- worms
- small baitfish
Best lures
- small spoons
- soft plastic minnow imitations
- tiny jigs
How to fish for them
- light spinning gear
- float fishing near shallow shores
- bottom fishing in intertidal zones
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