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Seriola aureovittata
Goldstriped Amberjack
Saltwater
About this species
A sleek, hard-charging amberjack of Korean and Japanese waters, marked by a bright yellow lateral stripe. Faster and slimmer than the closely related yellowtail, it hunts baitfish around reefs and current lines. A blistering opponent on lures and jigs.
Season
123456789101112
Depth
5 – 80 m
Habitat Spots
ReefOffshoreNearshore
Fishing Methods
JiggingLureTrolling
Bait & Rig
Fast-worked metal jigs, surface poppers, or live bait drifted near reefs.
Edibility & Taste
Prized firm white flesh, superb as sashimi and often better than yellowtail.
Similar Species
Told from yellowtail by the yellow stripe, a rounder jaw corner and slimmer body.
Record Weight
45 kg