Giant Trevally (Ulua)
Caranx ignobilis
FR Carangue géante · ES Jurel gigante · PT Xaréu-gigante
Also known as: Barrier TrevallyGiant KingfishLowly TrevallyCarangue TêtueJurel giganteCarangue géanteXaréu-gigante
Reef/KelpShoreBoat
GamefishReef
Score
—
Prime time
Dawn/dusk, building tide, low light
Depth
2–80m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak May–OctGood Mar–Nov
Depth range
2–80mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Trolling60%
Sabiki under lights60%
Preferred seabed
RockMixed
Findr bio
Open-water hunter — over sandy troughs and waits in shade then surges; Metal Jigs And Fast Retrieves.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Open seaRocky shoreShallow waterWreck reef
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSurface luresSoft plastics
Diet
Small fishCrabSquid
Effective techniques
SpinningSurfcastingJigging
Gear
Best times
DawnDayDuskMid floodEarly ebb
Documented catching seabirds at the surface—apex thug with wings on the menu.
Field notes
Where to find them
Tropical/subtropical reef edges, channels, points
Where they hang out
Reef edges and channels, 0–20 m
Prime time
Dawn/dusk, building tide, low light
Tide game
High; fish hunt hardest on strong water movement
What they're into
Heavy lures, poppers, deep divers
Temperature vibe
Prefers 22–28°C
Fave weather
Good swell and current movement improve the bite
Fun fact about me
Documented catching seabirds at the surface—apex thug with wings on the menu.
Dinner material?
6/10Edible, nothing special
Play by the rules
Check local reef fishing rulesLocal/regional fisheries authority
Looking after them
Least Concern