Species guide
How to catch Guachanche barracuda
Sphyraena guachancho
brackishsaltwaterSphyraenidae
The Guachanche barracuda is a sleek, elongated predator commonly found in turbid coastal waters and river estuaries. It forms schools and preys mainly on small fishes and squid. This species can grow up to 2 meters in length but is not typically sought after as a game fish.
Where they live
Found in shallow, turbid coastal waters over muddy bottoms, often near river estuaries in the Atlantic region including North America, the Gulf of Mexico, and Africa.
Typical size
Up to about 200 cm
What they eat
- small fishes
- squid
- shrimp
Best baits
- small fish pieces
- shrimp
- squid strips
Best lures
- metal spoons
- jigs
- soft plastic fish imitations
- topwater plugs
How to fish for them
- casting
- trolling
- bait fishing
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