Species guide
How to catch Yellowstripe goatfish
Mulloidichthys flavolineatus
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#1402SaltwaterGame FishSaltwaterAtlanticPacificIndian Ocean
The Yellowstripe goatfish is a schooling saltwater fish notable for its yellow stripes and active feeding both day and night. It inhabits shallow to moderately deep inshore waters and is valued as a game fish. Juveniles tend to prefer sandy shallow areas during late summer.
Where they live
Found in shallow to moderately deep inshore waters across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. Forms daytime schools and frequents sandy bottoms especially in juvenile stages.
Typical size
Up to about 43 cm
What they eat
- small crustaceans
- amphipods
- copepods
- crabs
- heart urchins
- benthic macrofauna
Best baits
- small shrimp
- crab pieces
- cut bait
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic lures
- small spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light jigging
- casting near sandy bottoms
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