Uku (Green Jobfish)
Aprion virescens
FR Poisson-uku · ES Jobfish verde (uku) · PT Peixe-uku
Also known as: Gray JobfishGray SnapperPargo VerdeVivaneau JobJobfish verde (uku)Poisson-ukuPeixe-uku
Reef/KelpBoat
GamefishReef
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round; daylight
Depth
20–180m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak May–JulGood Apr–Aug
Depth range
20–180mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering60%
Vertical / shore jigging60%
Preferred seabed
Rock
Findr bio
Wreck bruiser — under weed mats and hunts tight schools with intent; Natural Baits On Light Fluoro.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Wreck reefDeep waterOpen sea
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSquid
Diet
Small fishShrimpSquidCrab
Effective techniques
Bottom FishingTrollingJigging
Gear
Best times
DawnDayDusk
Outer-reef hunter prized in Hawaiʻi—firm, clean, and sashimi-ready.
Field notes
Where to find them
Tropical Indo-Pacific reef edges and drop-offs
Where they hang out
Reef edges, moderate depth
Prime time
Year-round; daylight
Tide game
Moderate; fish hunt hardest on strong water movement
What they're into
Crab, shrimp, squid strips near structure
Temperature vibe
Prefers 20–26°C
Fave weather
Moderate seas workable for structure fishing
Fun fact about me
Outer-reef hunter prized in Hawaiʻi—firm, clean, and sashimi-ready.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Check local reef fishing rulesLocal/regional fisheries authority
Looking after them
Least Concern