Fishing for Pacific tripletail

Lobotes pacifica

The Pacific tripletail is a marine fish known for its distinctive rounded dorsal and anal fins, resembling a third tail. It inhabits warm coastal waters, often near floating debris. This species typically grows up to 24 inches and weighs around 15 pounds. It feeds on small fish and crustaceans, exhibiting opportunistic feeding behavior and a tendency to drift motionless. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Pacific tripletail

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Santa Monica Pier

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Hawaiʻi Coastal Waters

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Pacific tripletail

Boca Tomates

28 in · 16 lb

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Pacific tripletail

15 in · 8 lb

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Alamitos Bay

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Alamitos Bay

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Alamitos Bay

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Pacific tripletail

22 in · 8 lb

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