Bluefin Trevally (Omilu)
Caranx melampygus
FR Carangue bleue · ES Jurel azul · PT Xaréu-azul (Xaréu-azul-BR)
Also known as: Bluefin JackBlue UluaSpotted TrevallyCarangue BleueJurel azulCarangue bleueXaréu-azul (Xaréu-azul-BR)
Reef/KelpShoreBoat
GamefishReef
Score
—
Prime time
Dawn/dusk, moving tide over reef edges
Depth
2–60m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Apr–SepGood Mar–Oct
Depth range
2–60mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Trolling60%
Sabiki under lights60%
Preferred seabed
RockMixed
Findr bio
Slope cruiser — beside reef drop-offs and tracks temp breaks like rails; Trolled Feathers Near The Edge.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Open seaRocky shoreShallow waterWreck reef
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSoft plasticsSpinnersSurface lures
Diet
Small fishCrabShrimpCephalopods
Effective techniques
SpinningSurfcastingJigging
Gear
Best times
DawnDayDuskMid flood
I can flash electric blues mid-hunt; reef baitballs hate me.
Field notes
Where to find them
Tropical reef flats, channels and drop-offs
Where they hang out
Shallow reef flats to drop-offs, 0–10 m
Prime time
Dawn/dusk, moving tide over reef edges
Tide game
High; fish hunt hardest on push/drop of tide
What they're into
Fast lures, flies; eats small reef fish, crustaceans
Temperature vibe
Warm-water species, 22–28°C
Fave weather
Clear, calm water best for sight-fishing
Fun fact about me
I can flash electric blues mid-hunt; reef baitballs hate me.
Dinner material?
6/10Edible, nothing special
Play by the rules
Check local reef fishing rulesLocal/regional fisheries authority
Looking after them
Least Concern