Fishing for Three-lined rainbowfish

Stethojulis trilineata

The Three-lined rainbowfish is a vibrant marine species known for its striking coloration and three distinctive horizontal lines. It typically inhabits coral reefs and lagoons, feeding on small invertebrates and algae. Growing up to 6 inches and weighing around 0.5 pounds, this active swimmer exhibits social behavior, often seen in small groups navigating the reef. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Three-lined rainbowfish

BiteGuide combines your real-time weather, water conditions, and target species to suggest lures and colors that'll work right now. Built on millions of real catches from the world's largest fishing community.

Fishbrain
BiteGuide App featureBiteGuide App feature

The right bait right now

Find out what lures to use, download the Fishbrain app!

Loading...Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Download the Bitetime appDownload the Bitetime app
Download the Bitetime app
Download the Bitetime app
Download the Bitetime appDownload the Bitetime app
Download the Bitetime app
Download the Bitetime appDownload the Bitetime app
Download the Bitetime app

Biggest Three-lined rainbowfish catches

Explore your local leaderboard—see the top catches in the app.

Recently caught Three-lined rainbowfish

fish catches icon
Three-lined rainbowfish caught on Fishbrain
Loading...

Three-lined rainbowfish

Ao Chalok Ban Kao

length · weight

fish catches icon
Three-lined rainbowfish caught on Fishbrain
Loading...

Three-lined rainbowfish

length · weight

fish catches icon
Three-lined rainbowfish caught on Fishbrain
Loading...

Three-lined rainbowfish

Beetsons Creek

length · weight

fish catches icon
Three-lined rainbowfish caught on Fishbrain
Loading...

Three-lined rainbowfish

Beetsons Creek

length · weight

Fishbrain
More catches in the app...

Continue browsing catches and catch locations in the Fishbrain app

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

FAQ about Three-lined rainbowfish fishing

🎣 What bait works best for Three-lined rainbowfish?

The best bait for Three-lined rainbowfish shifts with water conditions, season, and local pressure.

Want the answer for your spot, today? BiteGuide in the crunches real catch reports against weather, water conditions, and seasonal patterns to tell you exactly what's working right now. Download the app and let BiteGuide do the guessing for you.

📍 Where do Three-lined rainbowfish live?

Three-lined rainbowfish hold over shallow, exposed reef flats and along the upper edges of drop-offs, moving singly or in loose groups while feeding on benthic invertebrates.

BiteGuide in the narrows it down using real catch data and conditions near you, so you know where to cast, not just where to look. Grab the app and fish smarter.

App Section
Download Fishbrain and fish smarter
Unlimited access to the best fishing spot finder in the game. Get all the fishing intel you need to start catching more, and bigger, fish.

Free trial available

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...
Loading...

Most popular fish species near you