Species guide
How to catch Hound needlefish
Tylosurus crocodilus
saltwatergame fishBelonidae
The hound needlefish is a slender, elongated predator found in shallow coastal waters, often near reefs and seagrass beds. It is a solitary or small-group hunter of smaller fish. This species can grow quite large, reaching up to 1.5 meters in length.
Where they live
Found in shallow waters over lagoons and seaward reefs in the Atlantic and Asia. Adults often inhabit seagrass beds up to 13 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 150 cm
What they eat
- small schooling fish
- anchovies
- herrings
- mullets
- surgeonfish
Best baits
- small fish strips
- anchovy bait
- shrimp
Best lures
- long, slender shiny spoons
- surface stickbaits
- needlefish imitation lures
How to fish for them
- casting near reefs or seagrass
- using light trolling
- topwater lure retrieval
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