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Smooth trunkfish

Lactophrys triqueter

Family
Ostraciidae
Max Length
47 cm
Max Weight
3.3 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
3

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Shrimp

    Use small pieces, hooked through the tail.

  • Crab

    Small, live crabs work very well.

  • Sand Fleas

    A natural food source, readily accepted.

  • Squid

    Cut into small pieces, durable bait.

Artificial Lures

  • Berkley Gulp! SandwormSoft Plastic

    Fish slowly, near bottom structure.

    Buy
  • Strike King Mr. Crappie ShadpoleSoft Plastic

    Effective on a jighead, slow retrieve.

    Buy
  • Johnson Silver MinnowSpoon

    Weedless, good for grassy areas.

    Buy
  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow FCrankbait

    Small crankbait, slow, erratic retrieve.

    Buy

Techniques

Smooth trunkfish often graze on algae and small invertebrates near coral reefs, so fish baits and lures slowly near the bottom around structure.

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Where to Find Smooth trunkfish

Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico2 spotsFlorida, United States1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Smooth trunkfish?+

Popular baits for Smooth trunkfish include Shrimp, Crab, Sand Fleas, Squid, Berkley Gulp! Sandworm. Tip: Smooth trunkfish often graze on algae and small invertebrates near coral reefs, so fish baits and lures slowly near the bottom around structure.

Where can I catch Smooth trunkfish?+

Smooth trunkfish can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico; Florida, United States. WikiCatch lists 3 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Smooth trunkfish get?+

Smooth trunkfish (Lactophrys triqueter) can reach up to 46.9999999 cm in length and 3.3022 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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