Species guide
How to catch Whitefin trevally
Kaiwarinus equula
saltwatergame fishCarangidae
The Whitefin trevally is a predatory saltwater fish known for inhabiting deep continental shelf and slope areas. It is a popular gamefish prized for its fighting ability. This species reaches up to 50 cm in length with a streamlined body adapted for fast swimming.
Where they live
Lives demersally on deep continental shelves and upper slopes, ranging from 60 to 226 meters depth across Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.
Typical size
Up to about 50 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- crustaceans
Best baits
- small fish chunks
- shrimp
- squid
Best lures
- metal jigs
- deep-diving plugs
- soft plastic baits
How to fish for them
- deep jigging
- bottom fishing
- trolling
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