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How to catch Shortjaw lizardfish

Saurida normani

Stylized 2D illustration of Shortjaw lizardfish
saltwaterSynodontidae

The Shortjaw lizardfish is a bottom-dwelling predator with an elongated body shape. It inhabits sandy or muddy sea bottoms and uses ambush tactics to hunt prey. This species is not typically targeted by game fishers.

Where they live

Lives on sandy or muddy bottoms from shallow waters around 25 meters down to depths of 550 meters. Found in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico.

Typical size

Up to about 45 cm

What they eat

  • small fish
  • crustaceans
  • macrofauna

Best baits

  • small fish strips
  • shrimp

Best lures

  • soft plastic jerkbaits
  • small diving plugs

How to fish for them

  • bottom fishing
  • drift fishing

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