Species guide
How to catch Tripletail
Lobotes surinamensis
brackishsaltwatergame fishLobotidae
The tripletail is a unique offshore fish known for often floating on its side near the water surface, especially around floating objects. Juveniles resemble leaves, aiding camouflage. It is a predator feeding mainly on small fish and benthic crustaceans.
Where they live
Found in brackish and saltwater of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, tripletail inhabit shallow to moderately deep waters up to 70 meters, often near floating debris or reefs.
Typical size
Up to about 110 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- benthic crustaceans
- squid
- clupeids
Best baits
- small fish chunks
- shrimp
- crab pieces
Best lures
- soft plastic jerkbaits
- topwater plugs
- jigs
How to fish for them
- casting near floating structure
- drift fishing over reefs
- using surface lures
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