Greater Amberjack
Seriola dumerili
FR Sériole · ES Pez limón · PT Lírio (Olho-de-boi) · IT Ricciola · DE Bernsteinmakrele
Also known as: AmberjackPez limónSérioleBernsteinmakreleRicciolaLírio (Olho-de-boi)
Reef/KelpBoat
GamefishReef
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round; daylight around structure
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Apr–AugGood Mar–Sep
Also works from boat
Hot spot: Offshore reefs, wrecks and pinnacles 20–150 m; slow-troll or jig. · Timing: Dawn and late afternoon; summer into autumn. · Confidence booster: Moderate; hunts along current seams around structure.
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Trolling60%
Sabiki under lights60%
Preferred seabed
Rock
Findr bio
Dawn and late afternoon, summer into autumn. Into short flings with livebaits...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Open seaShallow waterWreck reef
Recommended baits
Fish baitsArtificial baitsSpinners
Diet
Small fishSquidCrabForage fish
Effective techniques
JiggingDriftingTrolling
Gear
Best times
DawnDayDusk
“Reef linebacker” to divers — I pull like a freight train.
Field notes
Where to find them
Warm Atlantic/Mediterranean reefs and wrecks
Where they hang out
Reef/wreck structure, moderate depth
Prime time
Year-round; daylight around structure
Tide game
Moderate; fish structure harder on moving current
What they're into
Trolled/live baits, jigs near structure
Temperature vibe
Prefers 18–26°C
Fave weather
Moderate seas workable for structure fishing
Fun fact about me
“Reef linebacker” to divers — I pull like a freight train.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Size/bag limits and seasons common — check locallyNational/regional fisheries agency
Looking after them
Least Concern
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