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Japanese shrimpgoby

Amblyeleotris japonica

Family
Gobiidae
Max Length
9 cm
Max Weight
0.3 kg
IUCN Status
DD
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
1

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Glass Shrimp

    Their natural prey, highly effective.

  • Small Bloodworms

    Irresistible to most gobies.

  • Copepods

    Very small, great for small gobies.

  • Live Mysis Shrimp

    Another naturally occurring food source.

Artificial Lures

  • Keitech Easy Shiner 2"Soft Plastic

    Small profile, natural swimming action.

    Buy
  • Ecogear Aqua Straw TailSoft Plastic

    Enticing tail action, effective when twitched.

    Buy
  • Smith Niakis 3gSpoon

    Small spoon with attractive wobble.

    Buy
  • Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 44SMinnow

    Small sinking minnow for twitching.

    Buy
  • Tiemco TMC Woolly WormFly

    Dark colors entice strikes in murky waters.

    Buy

Techniques

Use light tackle and slow retrieves when fishing for Japanese shrimpgoby as they are small and easily spooked. Target areas near sandy bottoms where they burrow.

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Where to Find Japanese shrimpgoby

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Japanese shrimpgoby?+

Popular baits for Japanese shrimpgoby include Live Glass Shrimp, Small Bloodworms, Copepods, Live Mysis Shrimp, Keitech Easy Shiner 2". Tip: Use light tackle and slow retrieves when fishing for Japanese shrimpgoby as they are small and easily spooked. Target areas near sandy bottoms where they burrow.

Where can I catch Japanese shrimpgoby?+

Japanese shrimpgoby can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Palawan, Philippines. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Japanese shrimpgoby get?+

Japanese shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris japonica) can reach up to 8.50000009 cm in length and 0.25 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is DD.

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