Saltwater
Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
- Peak season
- Spring and Summer (April–July)
- Length range
- 30–100 cm
- Weight range
- 1–20 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–30 m
Habitat
Tropical flats, reef edges, and channels. Tails on shallow sand and grass flats alongside bonefish.
Behavior
Extremely wary and selective — considered the toughest flats fish on fly. Feeds primarily on crabs and shrimp.
Best techniques
- Fly fishing with crab patterns
- Sight casting with live crab
- Light jig on spinning rod
