Species guide
How to catch Guinean amberjack
Seriola carpenteri
The Guinean amberjack is a coastal predatory fish found in warm Atlantic and Mediterranean waters. It has a streamlined body adapted for active hunting of squids and other fishes. This species is prized by anglers for sport fishing due to its strong fighting ability.
Where they live
Found in coastal waters over continental shelves from the surface to 200 meters deep, favoring temperatures above 25°C. Its range includes the warm Atlantic and Mediterranean regions along the African coast.
Typical size
Up to about 73 cm
What they eat
- squids
- small fishes
- cephalopods
Best baits
- fresh squid strips
- small live fish
- cut bait
Best lures
- metal jigs
- pencil poppers
- fast-retrieving plugs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- casting near structures
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