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Trachinotus carolinus
Florida Pompano
Saltwater
About this species
A prized silver jack of U.S. surf beaches, deep-bodied with yellow-tinged fins. It cruises the wash rooting out sand fleas and small crabs in the churning trough. Anglers chase it from the beach for both its fight and superb flavor.
Season
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Depth
0 – 10 m
Habitat Spots
SurfNearshoreFlats
Fishing Methods
BottomFloat
Bait & Rig
Sand fleas, fresh shrimp or clam on a two-hook pompano rig in the surf.
Edibility & Taste
Considered one of the finest-eating inshore fish, delicate and buttery.
Similar Species
Told from permit by smaller size and no elongated dorsal lobe.
Record Weight
3.9 kg