Pompano
Trachinotus ovatus
How to catch it
METHODS
Shore spinning Light rock fishing (LRF) Live bait Float fishing
NATURAL BAITS
Small live fish Fish strip
LURES
Popper Stickbait Metal jig Soft plastic
BEST TIMES
Dawn Dusk
Pompano travel in schools and strike suddenly; noisy poppers and walk-the-dog surface lures are effective, retrieved a little faster than usual. For small fish use LRF gear with 5–10 g micro jigs and small scented soft plastics; for bigger fish a live sand smelt or mullet fry 1–2 m under a float works well. Fish sandy shallows, the break line of the surf, breakwater tips and river mouths. Release fish under 20–25 cm and go easy during the May–June spawning period.
Source: Av Rehberi · FishBase
Regulations
No verified regulation record has been entered for this species yet. Check the current official rules for your area before fishing.
Regulation information is not legal advice. Rules vary by country, region and season; every record shows its source and last verification date. Always check the current official regulations yourself.