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Japanese amberjack

Seriola quinqueradiata

Family
Carangidae
Max Length
150 cm
Max Weight
40 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
17

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Mackerel

    Excellent for enticing large amberjack.

  • Live Squid

    A favorite, especially for jigging.

  • Live Sardine

    Effective when fished near the surface.

  • Small Aji (Horse Mackerel)

    A versatile bait, easy to obtain in Japan.

Artificial Lures

  • Shimano Coltsniper Fall 40gJig

    Effective for vertical jigging in deep water.

    Buy
  • DUO Drag Metal Cast Slim 40gSpoon

    Long casting, good for searching open water.

    Buy
  • Maria Shore Tricker 20gMinnow

    Great action, works well with a fast retrieve.

    Buy
  • Daiwa Saltiga Slider 140mmStickbait

    Produces aggressive strikes on the surface.

    Buy
  • Megabass Spark Shad 5 inchSoft Plastic

    Texas or Carolina rigged for versatile presentation.

    Buy

Techniques

When targeting Japanese amberjack, vary your retrieval speed and jigging action to find what triggers strikes on a given day; they are often sensitive to presentation.

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Where to Find Japanese amberjack

Sonora, Mexico3 spots静岡県, Japan1 spotsBaja California, Mexico1 spots北海道, Japan1 spots福井県, Japan1 spotsChihuahua, Mexico1 spotsBaja California Sur, Mexico1 spots大阪府, Japan1 spots兵庫県, Japan1 spotsNayarit, Mexico1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Japanese amberjack?+

Popular baits for Japanese amberjack include Live Mackerel, Live Squid, Live Sardine, Small Aji (Horse Mackerel), Shimano Coltsniper Fall 40g. Tip: When targeting Japanese amberjack, vary your retrieval speed and jigging action to find what triggers strikes on a given day; they are often sensitive to presentation.

Where can I catch Japanese amberjack?+

Japanese amberjack can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Sonora, Mexico; 静岡県, Japan; Baja California, Mexico. WikiCatch lists 17 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Japanese amberjack get?+

Japanese amberjack (Seriola quinqueradiata) can reach up to 150 cm in length and 40 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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