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Bigfin reef squid

Sepioteuthis lessoniana

Family
Loliginidae
Max Length
33 cm
Max Weight
1 kg
IUCN Status
DD
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
19

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Small prawns

    Effective when drifted or slow trolled.

  • Live shrimp

    Irresistible, especially smaller sizes.

  • Small fish

    Whitebait or hardyheads work well.

  • Crabs

    Smaller crabs, good for bottom fishing.

Artificial Lures

  • Yamashita Egi Oh Q Live 3.0Squid Jig

    Classic egi jig, great all-around choice.

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  • Daiwa Emeraldas Nude 3.0Squid Jig

    Good for clear water, natural appearance.

    Buy
  • Yo-Zuri Aurie-Q Ace 3.0Squid Jig

    Popular and widely available egi jig.

    Buy
  • DUO Toto Slim 95Minnow

    Cast and retrieve with twitching action.

    Buy
  • Rapala X-Rap 10Minnow

    Erratic action triggers strikes.

    Buy

Techniques

Use a slow, jigging retrieve with pauses to entice strikes, and pay close attention to your line for subtle takes.

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Where to Find Bigfin reef squid

Western Australia, Australia2 spotsDubrovačko-neretvanska županija, Croatia1 spotsTỉnh An Giang, Vietnam1 spotsAsturias / Asturies, Spain1 spotsΚύπρος, United Kingdom1 spotsจังหวัดลพบุรี, Thailand1 spotsJawa Barat, Indonesia1 spotsQueensland, Australia1 spotsAceh, Indonesia1 spotsLouisiana, United States1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Bigfin reef squid?+

Popular baits for Bigfin reef squid include Small prawns, Live shrimp, Small fish, Crabs, Yamashita Egi Oh Q Live 3.0. Tip: Use a slow, jigging retrieve with pauses to entice strikes, and pay close attention to your line for subtle takes.

Where can I catch Bigfin reef squid?+

Bigfin reef squid can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Western Australia, Australia; Dubrovačko-neretvanska županija, Croatia; Tỉnh An Giang, Vietnam. WikiCatch lists 19 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Bigfin reef squid get?+

Bigfin reef squid (Sepioteuthis lessoniana) can reach up to 33.000001311302185 cm in length and 1.0378 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is DD.

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