Yellowmouth barracuda
Sphyraena viridensis
How to catch it
METHODS
Shore spinning Boat spinning Live bait
NATURAL BAITS
Small live fish
LURES
Minnow (hard bait) Stickbait Soft plastic
BEST TIMES
Dawn Dusk Night
Barracuda dislike very fast retrieves: wind slowly and steadily with frequent stops, mixing in short, sharp jerks. 17–19 cm long jerkbaits and 10–15 cm minnows work well; light colours (white, green, yellow) and rattling lures stand out. Strikes often come from the side, so swap weak short-shank trebles for strong long-shank ones and set the drag carefully for the first run. The teeth are saw-like: unhook with pliers, and expect soft plastics to be shredded.
Source: Yacht Digest · Av Dünyam · Balığın Peşinde · 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.