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Flying gurnard

Dactylopterus volitans

Family
Dactylopteridae
Max Length
50 cm
Max Weight
1.8 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
12

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Shrimp

    Effective when slowly drifted or fished on the bottom.

  • Small Crabs

    A natural food source, especially for larger specimens.

  • Sandworms

    Versatile bait, works well on a variety of rigs.

  • Squid

    Use small pieces; flying gurnard readily eat them.

  • Small Fish

    Use small baitfish like glass minnows.

Artificial Lures

  • Berkley Gulp! ShrimpSoft Plastic

    Shrimp-shaped; scented for added attraction.

    Buy
  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1146Crankbait

    Slowly retrieved; flashing imitates small fish.

    Buy
  • Kastmaster SpoonSpoon

    Silver or gold color; cast and retrieve.

    Buy
  • DOA ShrimpSoft Plastic

    Realistic shrimp imitation for sight fishing.

    Buy
  • Strike King Mr. Crappie Slab DaddyJig

    Small jig head with curly tail for attracting attention.

    Buy

Techniques

Flying gurnard are bottom feeders; use a Carolina rig or jig head to keep your bait near the sea floor and fish during slack tides.

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Where to Find Flying gurnard

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil5 spotsEspírito Santo, Brazil1 spotsRio Grande do Norte, Brazil1 spotsParaná, Brazil1 spotsSanta Catarina, Brazil1 spotsFlorida, United States1 spotsRegião Sudeste, Brazil1 spotsSão Paulo, Brazil1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Flying gurnard?+

Popular baits for Flying gurnard include Live Shrimp, Small Crabs, Sandworms, Squid, Small Fish. Tip: Flying gurnard are bottom feeders; use a Carolina rig or jig head to keep your bait near the sea floor and fish during slack tides.

Where can I catch Flying gurnard?+

Flying gurnard can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Espírito Santo, Brazil; Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. WikiCatch lists 12 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Flying gurnard get?+

Flying gurnard (Dactylopterus volitans) can reach up to 50 cm in length and 1.8 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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