Species guide
How to catch Yellowtail scad
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#1067BrackishSaltwaterGame FishBrackishSaltwaterPacificIndian Ocean
The Yellowtail scad is a small, fast-swimming fish found in coastal and inshore waters. It often forms schools and is an active predator feeding mainly during the day. This species is popular among anglers for its fight and is considered a game fish.
Where they live
Yellowtail scad inhabit shallow to moderately deep coastal waters across the Pacific and Indian Oceans. They frequent mangroves, bays, coral reefs, and continental shelf areas usually from 1 to 80 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 30 cm
What they eat
- small fish like anchovies
- crustaceans
- cephalopods
- green algae
Best baits
- small fish strips
- shrimp
- squid pieces
Best lures
- small spoons
- jigs
- soft plastic baitfish imitations
How to fish for them
- light spinning tackle
- casting small lures
- bait fishing from shore or boat
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