Fishing for Roosterfish

Nematistius pectoralis

The Roosterfish is a striking marine species known for its elongated dorsal fin spines resembling a rooster's comb. Typically found in the eastern Pacific Ocean, it inhabits coastal waters and feeds on smaller fish and crustaceans. Roosterfish can grow up to 60 inches and weigh around 50 pounds. They are prized by anglers for their strong, energetic fight. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Not evaluated

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Roosterfish

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Biggest Roosterfish catches

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Roosterfish

Bahía Potrero

20 in · 3 lb 5 oz

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Roosterfish

Río Salto Villa

30 in · 11 lb

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Roosterfish

Bajo Concolón

22 in · 17 lb

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Roosterfish

San Bartolo

15 in · 5 lb

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Roosterfish

Río Salto Villa

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Roosterfish

45 in · 62 lb

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Roosterfish

Bahía San José del Cabo

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Roosterfish

San Pedro Bay

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Roosterfish

Quebrada Bijagual

50 in · 35 lb

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Roosterfish

Río del Ahogado

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