Cobia
Rachycentron canadum
FR Mafou · ES Cabio · PT Beijupirá
Also known as: Black KingfishLemonfishCrab EaterBijupiráCabioMafouBeijupirá
PelagicBoat
Gamefish
Score
—
Prime time
Spring migration; sight-fishing in clear conditions
Depth
5–120m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Mar–OctGood Feb–Sep
Depth range
5–120mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Trolling60%
Sabiki under lights60%
Preferred seabed
RockMixed
Findr bio
Dawn/dusk structure cruiser spring to fall. Live eels or large jigs seal the deal...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
EstuaryOpen seaShallow waterWreck reef
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSquidSoft plastics
Diet
CrabSmall fishShrimpSquidOctopus
Effective techniques
SpinningBottom FishingJigging
Gear
Best times
DayDawnDuskMid flood
I ghost sharks for leftovers — freeloading perfected.
Field notes
Where to find them
Warm temperate/subtropical coasts, markers, wrecks, rays
Where they hang out
Nearshore structure to open water, surface layer
Prime time
Spring migration; sight-fishing in clear conditions
Tide game
Low to moderate; fish cruise regardless of tide stage
What they're into
Live baits, jigs; eats crabs, fish, rays' scraps
Temperature vibe
Prefers 20–27°C, moves with warming water in spring
Fave weather
Calm, clear water best for spotting cruising fish
Fun fact about me
I ghost sharks for leftovers — freeloading perfected.
Dinner material?
10/10Excellent eating
Play by the rules
Size/bag limits common — check locallyState/national fisheries agency
Looking after them
Least Concern
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