Species guide
How to catch Snubnose pompano
Trachinotus blochii
brackishsaltwatergame fishCarangidae
The snubnose pompano is a popular gamefish known for its schooling behavior near reefs and estuaries. Juveniles prefer shallow bays, while adults move to clearer, seaward reef areas. It has a short, deep body and feeds mainly on hard-shelled invertebrates.
Where they live
Found in brackish and saltwater regions of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Juveniles inhabit sandy or muddy bays near river mouths; adults form schools around coral and rocky reefs in depths from 1 to 7 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 110 cm
What they eat
- crabs
- mole crabs
- crustaceans
- bivalves
- sand mollusks
- hard-shelled invertebrates
- zooplankton
Best baits
- crabs
- shrimp
- cut bait
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastics
- metal spoons
- small plugs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light trolling
- casting near reefs
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