Saltwater
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
- Peak season
- Year-round
- Length range
- 50–170 cm
- Weight range
- 5–60 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–80 m
Habitat
Tropical reef flats, channels, and drop-offs in the Indo-Pacific. Patrols coral reefs and atoll edges.
Behavior
Apex reef predator that hunts aggressively on shallow flats and reef edges. Will eat birds off the surface.
Best techniques
- Popping with large topwater plugs
- Stickbait fishing
- Fly fishing with large poppers
- Live bait near reef channels
