Species guide
How to catch Bluefin gurnard
Chelidonichthys kumu
The bluefin gurnard is a colorful bottom-dwelling fish known for its blue pectoral fins that resemble wings. It inhabits sandy and shelly seabeds from estuaries to continental shelves and sometimes rivers. Though not a popular game fish, it uses venomous dorsal spines for defense.
Where they live
Lives in brackish and saltwater from estuaries to continental shelf edges, favoring sandy and shelly bottoms. Found in Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans and often in rivers and bays as juveniles.
Typical size
Up to about 60 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- crustaceans
- macrofauna such as amphipods and crabs
- shrimp-like animals
- small marine invertebrates
Best baits
- small fish pieces
- shrimp
- crabs
- worms
Best lures
- soft plastic baits
- jigs
- small metal lures
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- bait fishing with natural bait on the seabed
- jigging near the bottom
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