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Steel pompano

Trachinotus stilbe

Family
Carangidae
Max Length
34 cm
Max Weight
1 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
2

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs)

    Excellent for surf fishing; pompano love them.

  • Shrimp

    Live or fresh dead shrimp works well.

  • Clams

    Cut clams are a good option.

  • Bloodworms

    Effective, but more expensive bait choice.

Artificial Lures

  • Savage Gear Fat Tail SpinSpoon

    Cast and retrieve quickly; good for covering water.

    Buy
  • Doc's Goofy JigJig

    Bounce along the bottom; very popular choice.

    Buy
  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1148Minnow

    Twitch retrieve mimics injured baitfish.

    Buy
  • Berkley Gulp! SandwormSoft Plastic

    Fish on jighead or Carolina rig.

    Buy

Techniques

Use a Carolina rig with a bright colored float when fishing in murky water to help pompano find your bait.

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Where to Find Steel pompano

Manabí, Ecuador1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Steel pompano?+

Popular baits for Steel pompano include Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs), Shrimp, Clams, Bloodworms, Savage Gear Fat Tail Spin. Tip: Use a Carolina rig with a bright colored float when fishing in murky water to help pompano find your bait.

Where can I catch Steel pompano?+

Steel pompano can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Manabí, Ecuador. WikiCatch lists 2 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Steel pompano get?+

Steel pompano (Trachinotus stilbe) can reach up to 34.000000400000005 cm in length and 1 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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