Fishing for Rainbow runner

Elagatis bipinnulata

The rainbow runner is a vibrant, fast-swimming fish found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide. It features a streamlined body with blue-green and yellow coloration. Typically reaching 20-40 inches and weighing 10-20 pounds, it feeds on small fish and invertebrates. Known for its schooling behavior, it inhabits open waters and coral reef environments. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Reports of ciguatera poisoning

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Rainbow runner

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Palm Beach County Coast

7 in ยท 1 lb

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1 in ยท 5 oz

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Anse Trabaud

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Maui Coastal Waters

31 in ยท 10 lb

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Middle Passage

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Jupiter Inlet

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Benner Bay

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