Fishing for Japanese meagre

Argyrosomus japonicus
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The Japanese meagre is a large coastal fish found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. It has a silvery body with a robust build, reaching up to 70 inches and 110 pounds. Preferring sandy or muddy bottoms, it feeds on crustaceans and smaller fish. Known for its drumming sounds, it is a solitary and nocturnal predator. This summary is AI generated

Sebastien.Flicks, Fishbrain angler since 2022

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Detailed Information

Fishing forecast

No data available

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Endangered

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Top Baits

According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Japanese meagre.

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The best baits based on real anglers' catches

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Natural baits Baitfish
Baitfish
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Natural baits Baitfish
Baitfish
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Natural baits Worm
Worm
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