Species guide
How to catch Stone triggerfish
Pseudobalistes naufragium
saltwatergame fishBalistidae
The stone triggerfish is a robust reef fish known for its blunt head and strong jaws. It often blows sand to uncover hidden prey like sea urchins and mollusks. This species is a popular game fish due to its size and fighting ability.
Where they live
Found in shallow to moderately deep Pacific waters, commonly around reefs and sandy bottoms down to 36 meters. Prefers areas where it can hunt for small invertebrates.
Typical size
Up to about 100 cm
What they eat
- sea urchins
- small crustaceans
- mollusks
Best baits
- crustacean pieces
- mollusk meat
- fish chunks
Best lures
- soft plastic crustacean imitations
- jigs
- hard plastic diving lures
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- lure casting near reef structures
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