Saltwater
Japanese Yellowtail
Seriola quinqueradiata
- Peak season
- Fall and Winter (October-February)
- Length range
- 40–120 cm
- Weight range
- 1–15 kg
- Typical depth
- 5–100 m
Habitat
Coastal and offshore waters around Japan and the Northwest Pacific. Schools near reefs and kelp beds at 5-100 m depth.
Behavior
Powerful schooling predator that chases baitfish. Known as buri (adult) and hamachi (young) in Japanese cuisine.
Best techniques
- Jigging with metal jigs
- Live bait drifting
- Shore casting with plugs
- Trolling near reefs
