The Shortfin pompano is a sleek, silver fish known for its compressed body and forked tail. It inhabits warm coastal waters and feeds on crustaceans and small fish. Typically reaching up to 12 inches and weighing around 1-2 pounds, it exhibits agile swimming behavior and is often found in schools near reefs and sandy bottoms. This summary is AI generated
Fishing forecast
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Shortfin pompano.