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Atlantic tripletail

Lobotes surinamensis

Family
Lobotidae
Max Length
110 cm
Max Weight
19.2 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
61

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Shrimp

    Free-lined or under a popping cork.

  • Live Pinfish

    Great for larger tripletail.

  • Live Finger Mullet

    Very effective when tripletail are feeding heavily.

  • Crabs

    Blue crabs or fiddler crabs work well.

  • Live Menhaden

    A good choice for larger fish in open water.

Artificial Lures

  • DOA ShrimpSoft Plastic

    Cast near structure and slowly twitch it.

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  • Yo-Zuri Crystal MinnowCrankbait

    Retrieve with erratic jerks.

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  • Savage Gear 3D CrabSoft Plastic

    Slowly crawl it along the bottom.

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  • Berkley Gulp! Swimming MulletSoft Plastic

    Effective rigged on a jighead.

    Buy
  • Johnson Silver Minnow SpoonSpoon

    Cast and retrieve near buoys.

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Techniques

Focus your efforts around floating debris, channel markers, and crab trap buoys where tripletail like to ambush prey; always approach quietly to avoid spooking them.

Where to Find Atlantic tripletail

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Atlantic tripletail?+

Popular baits for Atlantic tripletail include Live Shrimp, Live Pinfish, Live Finger Mullet, Crabs, Live Menhaden. Tip: Focus your efforts around floating debris, channel markers, and crab trap buoys where tripletail like to ambush prey; always approach quietly to avoid spooking them.

Where can I catch Atlantic tripletail?+

Atlantic tripletail can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Florida, United States; Alabama, United States; Louisiana, United States. WikiCatch lists 61 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Atlantic tripletail get?+

Atlantic tripletail (Lobotes surinamensis) can reach up to 110.000002 cm in length and 19.2 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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