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Yellow sea chub

Kyphosus incisor

Family
Kyphosidae
Max Length
90 cm
Max Weight
3.9 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
saltwater
Fishing Spots
3

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Seaweed

    Fresh green seaweed, securely hooked.

  • Bread

    Use small pieces on a light wire hook.

  • Shrimp

    Peeled and cut into small pieces.

  • Squid

    Small pieces work well near rocky areas.

  • Clams

    Use small, soft clams on a circle hook.

Artificial Lures

  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F9Crankbait

    Retrieve with a twitching action.

    Buy
  • Daiwa Silver Creek Minnow 50SCrankbait

    Excellent for imitating small baitfish.

    Buy
  • Berkley Gulp! SandwormSoft Plastic

    Fish on a small jig head.

    Buy
  • Acme KastmasterSpoon

    Silver or gold colors are effective.

    Buy
  • Got-Cha PlugPlug

    Cast and retrieve quickly.

    Buy

Techniques

Use a slow to medium retrieve, especially near rocky outcroppings, and chum the water with bread or seaweed to attract schools.

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Where to Find Yellow sea chub

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Yellow sea chub?+

Popular baits for Yellow sea chub include Seaweed, Bread, Shrimp, Squid, Clams. Tip: Use a slow to medium retrieve, especially near rocky outcroppings, and chum the water with bread or seaweed to attract schools.

Where can I catch Yellow sea chub?+

Yellow sea chub can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Maine, United States; São Paulo, Brazil. WikiCatch lists 3 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Yellow sea chub get?+

Yellow sea chub (Kyphosus incisor) can reach up to 89.9999976 cm in length and 3.9 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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