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African pompano

Alectis ciliaris

Family
Carangidae
Max Length
150 cm
Max Weight
22.9 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
50

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Shrimp

    Effective when drifted or fished under a popping cork.

  • Small Crabs

    Work well near rocky structures and pilings.

  • Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs)

    Good for surf fishing, natural presentation.

  • Squid

    Cut squid works well on a jighead.

Artificial Lures

  • Savage Gear Sand EelSoft Plastic

    Imitates natural forage effectively.

    Buy
  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1158-M11Crankbait

    Excellent for trolling or casting.

    Buy
  • Got-Cha Jig 1/2 ozJig

    Deadly when jigged near structure.

    Buy
  • SpoonSpoon

    Silver or gold spoons can trigger strikes.

    Buy
  • Bucktail JigJig

    Vary retrieve speed to find what works.

    Buy

Techniques

Look for African pompano around structures like reefs, wrecks, and buoys, and vary your retrieve speed until you find what triggers a strike.

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Where to Find African pompano

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil5 spotsFlorida, United States4 spotsPará, Brazil3 spotsParaná, Brazil2 spotsCalifornia, United States2 spotsBaja California Sur, Mexico2 spotsPuntarenas, Costa Rica2 spotsRio Grande do Norte, Brazil2 spotsSão Paulo, Brazil2 spotsQueensland, Australia1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for African pompano?+

Popular baits for African pompano include Live Shrimp, Small Crabs, Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs), Squid, Savage Gear Sand Eel. Tip: Look for African pompano around structures like reefs, wrecks, and buoys, and vary your retrieve speed until you find what triggers a strike.

Where can I catch African pompano?+

African pompano can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Florida, United States; Pará, Brazil. WikiCatch lists 50 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do African pompano get?+

African pompano (Alectis ciliaris) can reach up to 150 cm in length and 22.9 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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