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Snubnose pompano

Trachinotus blochii

Family
Carangidae
Max Length
110 cm
Max Weight
3.4 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
1

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs)

    Excellent choice, especially in surf zones.

  • Shrimp

    Live or dead, a very versatile bait.

  • Squid

    Strips or small whole squid work well.

  • Bloodworms

    Effective, especially in murky water.

  • Clams

    Good for bottom fishing, chumming may help.

Artificial Lures

  • Berkley Gulp! SandwormSoft Plastic

    Fish it on a jighead.

    Buy
  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow FHard Minnow

    Trolled or casted. A proven fish catcher!

    Buy
  • Spro Bucktail JigJig

    Bouncing off the bottom is deadly.

    Buy
  • Johnson Silver MinnowSpoon

    Weedless, great for grassy areas.

    Buy
  • Got-Cha PlugPlug

    Retrieve with a fast, erratic action.

    Buy

Techniques

Use a slow to medium retrieve with pauses to entice strikes, as Snubnose pompano often strike on the fall.

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Where to Find Snubnose pompano

KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Snubnose pompano?+

Popular baits for Snubnose pompano include Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs), Shrimp, Squid, Bloodworms, Clams. Tip: Use a slow to medium retrieve with pauses to entice strikes, as Snubnose pompano often strike on the fall.

Where can I catch Snubnose pompano?+

Snubnose pompano can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. WikiCatch lists 1 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Snubnose pompano get?+

Snubnose pompano (Trachinotus blochii) can reach up to 110.000002 cm in length and 3.4 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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