Yellowfin mojarra

Gerres cinereus

Family

Gerreidae

Max Length

41 cm

Max Weight

0.5 kg

IUCN Status

Water Type

saltwater, freshwater, mixed

Fishing Spots

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

Live Shrimp
Effective all around bait.
Sand Fleas
Excellent when fishing sandy areas.
Bloodworms
Works well in brackish water.
Squid
Cut into small pieces for best results.

Artificial Lures

DOA ShrimpSoft Plastic
Rigged on a jighead
Buy
Rapala Skitter WalkTopwater
Walk-the-dog action is key.
Buy
Berkley Gulp! SandwormSoft Plastic
Scent attracts fish.
Buy
Johnson Silver MinnowSpoon
Weedless, for grassy areas.
Buy
Yo-Zuri Crystal MinnowCrankbait
Erratic retrieve mimics baitfish.
Buy

Techniques

Yellowfin Mojarra are often found near sandy bottoms or grass flats; target these areas with your bait.

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Where to Find Yellowfin mojarra

Florida, United States6 spots Chiapas, Mexico1 spots Campeche, Mexico1 spots Stann Creek, Belize1 spots Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico1 spots Quintana Roo, Mexico1 spots Sonora, Mexico1 spots La Habana, Cuba1 spots

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Yellowfin mojarra?+

Popular baits for Yellowfin mojarra include Live Shrimp, Sand Fleas, Bloodworms, Squid, DOA Shrimp. Tip: Yellowfin Mojarra are often found near sandy bottoms or grass flats; target these areas with your bait.

Where can I catch Yellowfin mojarra?+

Yellowfin mojarra can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Florida, United States; Chiapas, Mexico; Campeche, Mexico. WikiCatch lists 15 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Yellowfin mojarra get?+

Yellowfin mojarra (Gerres cinereus) can reach up to 40.999999599999995 cm in length and 0.53 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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