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Blackblotch pompano

Trachinotus kennedyi

Family
Carangidae
Max Length
90 cm
Max Weight
15 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
2

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs)

    Highly effective, especially in sandy surf.

  • Clams

    Cut into pieces; good all-around bait.

  • Shrimp

    Live or dead; a reliable choice.

  • Squid

    Cut into strips; durable and scented.

  • Small Crabs

    Fiddler crabs or juvenile blue crabs

Artificial Lures

  • SpoonSpoon

    Chrome or gold, good flash in surf.

    Buy
  • Gulp! SandwormSoft Plastic

    Imitates sand worms, scented attractant.

    Buy
  • Hard CandyJig

    1/4oz jig, bump along bottom.

    Buy
  • Yo-Zuri Crystal MinnowCrankbait

    Erratic retrieve triggers strikes.

    Buy
  • Got-cha GrubSoft Plastic

    Imitates small baitfish

    Buy

Techniques

Look for pompano around sandbars and troughs in the surf and fish with a slow, steady retrieve.

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Where to Find Blackblotch pompano

Tamaulipas, Mexico1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Blackblotch pompano?+

Popular baits for Blackblotch pompano include Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs), Clams, Shrimp, Squid, Small Crabs. Tip: Look for pompano around sandbars and troughs in the surf and fish with a slow, steady retrieve.

Where can I catch Blackblotch pompano?+

Blackblotch pompano can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Tamaulipas, Mexico. WikiCatch lists 2 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Blackblotch pompano get?+

Blackblotch pompano (Trachinotus kennedyi) can reach up to 89.9999976 cm in length and 15 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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