Species guide
How to catch Rainbow runner
Elagatis bipinnulata
saltwatergame fishCarangidae
The Rainbow runner is a fast-swimming pelagic fish found around coral reefs. Known for its striking coloration, it is a popular game fish prized for its fighting ability. It preys mostly on small fishes and various marine invertebrates.
Where they live
Found in saltwater coral reef environments throughout the Atlantic and Mediterranean, the Rainbow runner inhabits depths from the surface down to 150 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 180 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- cephalopods
- crustaceans
- mantis shrimp
- benthic invertebrates
- siphonophores
Best baits
- small cut fish
- shrimp
- squid strips
Best lures
- streamer plugs
- metal jigs
- soft plastic paddletails
How to fish for them
- trolling
- casting lures near reefs
- bottom fishing with bait
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