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John dory

Zeus faber

Family
Zeidae
Max Length
90 cm
Max Weight
8 kg
IUCN Status
DD
Water Type
saltwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
21

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Sandeels

    Excellent all-round bait.

  • Live Sprat

    Effective when John Dory are feeding high.

  • Live Prawns

    Especially good near structures.

  • Live Whitebait

    A readily available and effective option.

Artificial Lures

  • Savage Gear Sandeel SlugSoft Plastic

    Mimics a sandeel; great jigged.

    Buy
  • Westin Sandy AndySoft Plastic

    Effective with a slow, steady retrieve.

    Buy
  • Shimano Colt Sniper JerkbaitJerkbait

    Erratic retrieve triggers strikes.

    Buy
  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverCrankbait

    Dive deep where John Dory lurk.

    Buy

Techniques

John Dory are ambush predators; target areas near reefs or wrecks, using slow retrieves or jigging techniques.

Where to Find John dory

Waikato, New Zealand4 spotsAuckland, New Zealand3 spotsCanarias, Spain2 spotsWellington, New Zealand2 spotsManawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand1 spotsZadarska županija, Croatia1 spotsCanterbury, New Zealand1 spotsTaranaki, New Zealand1 spotsKwaZulu-Natal, South Africa1 spotsNorthland, New Zealand1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for John dory?+

Popular baits for John dory include Live Sandeels, Live Sprat, Live Prawns, Live Whitebait, Savage Gear Sandeel Slug. Tip: John Dory are ambush predators; target areas near reefs or wrecks, using slow retrieves or jigging techniques.

Where can I catch John dory?+

John dory can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Waikato, New Zealand; Auckland, New Zealand; Canarias, Spain. WikiCatch lists 21 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do John dory get?+

John dory (Zeus faber) can reach up to 89.9999976 cm in length and 8 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is DD.

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