Species guide
How to catch White trevally
Pseudocaranx dentex
brackishsaltwatergame fishCarangidae
The white trevally is a strong, fast-moving gamefish found in brackish and saltwater. It feeds on fish, mollusks, and crustaceans, and can filter-feed like other carangids. Adults migrate seasonally between bottom and open water habitats.
Where they live
Found in brackish and saltwater regions including the Atlantic and Mediterranean, it prefers banks and deep slopes ranging from 10 to 238 meters depth.
Typical size
Up to about 122 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- mollusks
- crustaceans
- brittle stars
- sea urchins
Best baits
- shrimp
- small fish chunks
- squid strips
- crab
Best lures
- metal jigs
- soft plastic paddletails
- diving plugs
- small spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
- casting near structures
- trolling
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