Almaco Jack (Kahala)
Seriola rivoliana
FR Sériole couronnée · ES Medregal · PT Lírio-cavala (Olho-de-boi)
Also known as: Almaco AmberjackLongfin YellowtailMedregalArabaianaMedregalSériole couronnéeLírio-cavala (Olho-de-boi)
Reef/KelpBoat
GamefishReef
Score
—
Prime time
Year-round; daylight
Depth
20–150m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak May–JulGood Apr–Sep
Depth range
20–150mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Trolling60%
Sabiki under lights60%
Preferred seabed
RockMixed
Findr bio
Wreck-riding amberjack cousin—hugs up-current pinnacles and punishes fast jigs.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Wreck reefOpen seaDeep water
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSquidArtificial baits
Diet
Small fishForage fishSquid
Effective techniques
JiggingBottom FishingDrifting
Gear
Best times
Slack waterFlooding tideDay
Tropical thrill-seeker that sometimes shadows sharks just for the drama.
Field notes
Where to find them
Tropical/subtropical offshore reefs and seamounts
Where they hang out
Offshore reef structure, surface to mid-water
Prime time
Year-round; daylight
Tide game
Low to moderate
What they're into
Trolled lures, live baits, jigs
Temperature vibe
Prefers 20–28°C
Fave weather
Calm-to-moderate seas best
Fun fact about me
Tropical thrill-seeker that sometimes shadows sharks just for the drama.
Dinner material?
6/10Edible, nothing special
Play by the rules
Check local size/bag rulesLocal/regional fisheries authority
Looking after them
Least Concern