Saltwater
Bigfin Reef Squid
Sepioteuthis lessoniana
- Peak season
- Year-round (best in cooler months)
- Length range
- 10–40 cm
- Weight range
- 0.1–2 kg
- Typical depth
- 1–30 m
Habitat
Coral reefs, seagrass beds, and coastal rocky areas at 1-30 m depth across the Indo-Pacific.
Behavior
Schools near reef structure and seagrass. Feeds on shrimp, crabs, and small fish. Popular eging target in Asia and Australia.
Best techniques
- Eging with squid jigs
- Sight casting to visible squid
- Yo-yo jigging with egi
- Float with squid jig at night under lights
