Species guide
How to catch Pacuma toadfish
Batrachoides surinamensis
brackishsaltwaterBatrachoididae
The Pacuma toadfish is a predatory species found in shallow to moderately deep brackish and saltwater environments. It has a fusiform body shape and can grow up to 57 cm in length. Known for hunting a variety of crustaceans and fishes, it thrives in Caribbean and Atlantic coastal waters.
Where they live
Found in brackish and saltwater from shallow 1 meter depths down to 36 meters. Distributed throughout Caribbean and Atlantic coastal regions.
Typical size
Up to about 57 cm
What they eat
- small fishes
- crabs
- shrimp
- gastropods
Best baits
- shrimp
- small fish pieces
- crab chunks
Best lures
- soft plastic shrimp imitations
- jigs
- small crankbaits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- using baited traps
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