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Kanadi kingfish

Scomberomorus plurilineatus

Family
Scombridae
Max Length
120 cm
Max Weight
12.5 kg
IUCN Status
DD
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
2

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Pilchards

    Excellent bait, readily accepted by kingfish.

  • Live Mullet

    Tough bait, stays on the hook well.

  • Live Pinfish

    Hardy and readily available bait.

  • Live Shrimp

    Effective when kingfish are finicky.

Artificial Lures

  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverHard Minnow

    Great for trolling deeper waters.

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  • Rapala X-Rap Magnum 20Trolling Lure

    Durable lure, dives deep quickly.

    Buy
  • Williamson Balyhoo Ready RigSkirted Lure

    Effective when trolled at higher speeds.

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  • Got-Cha PlugSubsurface Lure

    Cast and retrieve with erratic action.

    Buy
  • Shimano Butterfly JigJig

    Use a vertical jigging motion near structure.

    Buy

Techniques

When trolling, vary your speed and trolling depth to find what the fish are responding to on any given day.

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Where to Find Kanadi kingfish

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Kanadi kingfish?+

Popular baits for Kanadi kingfish include Live Pilchards, Live Mullet, Live Pinfish, Live Shrimp, Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep Diver. Tip: When trolling, vary your speed and trolling depth to find what the fish are responding to on any given day.

Where can I catch Kanadi kingfish?+

Kanadi kingfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. WikiCatch lists 2 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Kanadi kingfish get?+

Kanadi kingfish (Scomberomorus plurilineatus) can reach up to 120.00000500000002 cm in length and 12.5 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is DD.

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