Species guide
How to catch Atlantic scombrops
Scombrops oculatus
saltwatergame fishScombropidae
The Atlantic scombrops is a robust saltwater fish known for its streamlined shape and strong fighting ability. It inhabits deeper waters and is valued by anglers for sport fishing. This species can grow over one meter in length and weighs close to 10 kilograms.
Where they live
Found in the Atlantic and Caribbean saltwaters, Atlantic scombrops live at depths between 200 and 610 meters, favoring deeper offshore environments.
Typical size
Up to about 104 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- crustaceans
- cephalopods
Best baits
- cut bait
- shrimp
- squid
Best lures
- deep diving plugs
- jigs
- soft plastic baits
How to fish for them
- deep sea bottom fishing
- jigging
- trolling
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