Species guide
How to catch Brilliant pomfret
Eumegistus illustris
The brilliant pomfret is a deep-bodied marine fish that changes habitat from pelagic as juveniles to benthic as adults. It shows strong vertical migration daily and is found in open ocean and seamount areas. This species is valued by anglers as a game fish for its fighting ability.
Where they live
Found in deep saltwater across the Pacific and Indian Oceans, brilliant pomfrets live from shallow waters at 1 meter down to 620 meters deep. Juveniles occupy pelagic zones while adults prefer benthic habitats near the sea floor.
Typical size
Up to about 47 cm
What they eat
- squid
- lanternfish
- crabs
- shrimp
Best baits
- squid strips
- shrimp
- cut bait
Best lures
- jigging lures
- soft plastic shrimp imitations
- deep diving plugs
How to fish for them
- jigging
- deep sea bottom fishing
- vertical drop fishing
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