Saltwater
Tripletail
Lobotes surinamensis
- Peak season
- Late spring through autumn
- Length range
- 30–110 cm
- Weight range
- 1–18 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–70 m
Habitat
Surface waters near floating debris, buoys, and weed lines in warm Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and worldwide tropical seas.
Behavior
Sits on its side near surface objects mimicking debris; explosive ambush strikes when bait is presented near cover.
Best techniques
- Sight casting live shrimp under floats
- Soft plastics worked near buoys
- Small jigs near floating debris
- Light spinning with topwater plugs
