Jack Crevalle
Caranx hippos
FR Carangue crevalle · ES Jurel crevalle · PT Xaréu-branco
Also known as: Common JackHorse CrevalleJurel ComúnXaréuJurel crevalleCarangue crevalleXaréu-branco
PelagicShoreBoat
Gamefish
Score
—
Prime time
Any time bait is busting; dawn/dusk peaks
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Apr–AugGood Mar–Sep
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Trolling60%
Sabiki under lights60%
Preferred seabed
SandMixed
Findr bio
Dawn/dusk power hunter year-round. Topwater plugs or livebait — I love a good fight...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
EstuaryOpen seaRocky shoreSandy beachWreck reef
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSurface luresSpinnersSoft plastics
Diet
HerringSmall fishShrimpCrabAlgae
Effective techniques
SpinningSurfcastingTrolling
Gear
Best times
DawnDayDuskMid flood
Steep-browed and short-tempered — pound for pound I'm one of the hardest-pulling fish in the ocean.
Field notes
Where to find them
Bars, points, deep edges along warm/temperate coasts
Where they hang out
Surf and nearshore, 0–10 m
Prime time
Any time bait is busting; dawn/dusk peaks
Tide game
Moderate; current lines concentrate bait
What they're into
Fast plugs, poppers, metals
Temperature vibe
Broadly tolerant; more active in warmer water
Fave weather
Look for surface activity in any conditions
Fun fact about me
Pack hunter — we herd bait into the shallows and take turns crashing the party.
Dinner material?
4/10Better released
Play by the rules
Check local size/bag rulesLocal/regional fisheries authority
Looking after them
Least Concern
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