Saltwater
Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
- Peak season
- Fall and Winter
- Length range
- 30–120 cm
- Weight range
- 1–25 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–50 m
Habitat
Coastal waters, bays, estuaries, and inlets. Schools in large groups, chasing bait along shorelines.
Behavior
Brutally strong fighter that blitzes baitfish in violent surface explosions. Relentless predator, aggressive striker.
Best techniques
- Topwater plugs during blitzes
- Fast-retrieved spoons
- Live bait near schools
- Fly fishing with large streamers
