Tripletail
Lobotes surinamensis
FR Poisson triple-queue · ES Pez tres colas · PT Peixe-três-caudas
Also known as: Atlantic TripletailBlack PerchPiracáPez tres colasPoisson triple-queuePeixe-três-caudas
PelagicShoreBoat
GamefishReef
Score
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Prime time
Warm months; daylight
Depth
1–40m
Platform
Shore & boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jun–AugGood May–Sep
Depth range
1–40mMedium
Best fishing techniques
Trolling60%
Sabiki under lights60%
Findr bio
Daylight drifter near surface structure. Live shrimp or small crabs get my attention...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
EstuaryPier harborWreck reefShallow water
Recommended baits
PrawnsCrabFish baits
Diet
Small fishShrimpCrabAnchovy
Effective techniques
Float FishingDrifting
Gear
Best times
Day
I float sideways pretending to be debris — Oscar-worthy camouflage.
Field notes
Where to find them
Warm Atlantic/Gulf docks, channel markers, bridges
Where they hang out
Nearshore structure, shallow water
Prime time
Warm months; daylight
Tide game
Low to moderate; fish sit near floating structure regardless of tide
What they're into
Live shrimp, small baitfish near floating cover
Temperature vibe
Prefers 20–28°C
Fave weather
Calm conditions best for spotting fish near the surface
Fun fact about me
I float sideways pretending to be debris — Oscar-worthy camouflage.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Bag/size limits common — check locallyState/national fisheries agency
Looking after them
Least Concern
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