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Needlescaled queenfish

Scomberoides tol

Family
Carangidae
Max Length
60 cm
Max Weight
4 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
2

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Shrimp

    Effective under a popping cork near structure.

  • Live Prawns

    Free-lined or with a light weight.

  • Small Live Fish (Pilchards, Herring)

    Bridle-rigged and slow trolled.

  • Squid

    Cut squid strips work well.

  • Sandworms

    Effective when queenfish are feeding on the bottom

Artificial Lures

  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1147Minnow

    Great for casting and retrieving fast.

    Buy
  • Halco Twisty 40gSpoon

    Effective when cast far and retrieved quickly.

    Buy
  • Rapala X-Rap 10Jerkbait

    Twitch-pause retrieve mimics injured baitfish.

    Buy
  • Daiwa Saltiga SK Jig 40gJig

    Jigging works well around drop-offs.

    Buy
  • Storm Wildeye Swim Shad 03Swimbait

    Easy to use, very effective in clear water.

    Buy

Techniques

Queenfish are often found near structure or bait schools; target these areas with fast retrieves.

Where to Find Needlescaled queenfish

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Needlescaled queenfish?+

Popular baits for Needlescaled queenfish include Live Shrimp, Live Prawns, Small Live Fish (Pilchards, Herring), Squid, Sandworms. Tip: Queenfish are often found near structure or bait schools; target these areas with fast retrieves.

Where can I catch Needlescaled queenfish?+

Needlescaled queenfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Jawa, Indonesia; Manica, Mozambique. WikiCatch lists 2 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Needlescaled queenfish get?+

Needlescaled queenfish (Scomberoides tol) can reach up to 60.0000024 cm in length and 4 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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