Saltwater
Triggerfish
Balistes spp.
Hebrew name: נצרן
- Peak season
- Summer and Fall
- Length range
- 20–60 cm
- Weight range
- 0.3–6 kg
- Typical depth
- 2–50 m
Habitat
Reef structure, rocky bottoms, and artificial reefs. Found near hard bottom in 10–50m of water.
Behavior
Aggressive feeder with powerful jaws that crush shellfish. Steals bait expertly; difficult to hook due to small mouth.
Best techniques
- Small hooks with cut squid
- Shrimp on bottom rig
- Light jigging near reef
- Small crab on circle hook
