Species guide
How to catch Hawaiian ladyfish
Elops hawaiensis
freshwaterbrackishsaltwatergame fishElopidae
The Hawaiian ladyfish is an elongated, fast-swimming predator found in shallow coastal waters. It inhabits a variety of habitats from mangroves and tidal streams to sandy shorelines, feeding day and night. Often found alone or in small groups, it is prized by anglers for sport.
Where they live
Found in shallow waters up to 30 meters deep around shorelines with sandy or silty bottoms, including mangroves, swamps, tidal streams, and marshes in Pacific and Indian Ocean regions.
Typical size
Up to about 120 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- juvenile mullet
- milkfish fry
Best baits
- small live fish
- shrimp
- cut bait
Best lures
- silver spoons
- small plugs
- soft plastic jerkbaits
How to fish for them
- casting
- trolling
- light spinning
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