Yellowmouth Barracuda
Sphyraena viridensis
FR Bécune Yellowmouth · ES Barracuda Amarilla · PT Bicuda-de-Cabo-Verde · IT Barracuda Bocca Gialla · DE Gelbmaul-Barrakuda
Also known as: Yellow BarracudaEspetón boca amarillaBécune bouche jauneBarracuda AmarillaBécune YellowmouthGelbmaul-BarrakudaBarracuda Bocca GiallaBicuda-de-Cabo-Verde
BenthicBoat
Gamefish
Score
—
Prime time
Dawn/dusk, low light
Depth
0–100m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jun–AugGood May–Sep
Depth range
0–100mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Spinning90%
Trolling80%
Preferred seabed
Sand
Findr bio
Open-water hunter — over cold mud plains and hunts tight schools with intent; Natural Baits On Light Fluoro.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Sandy beach
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSquid
Diet
Small fishCephalopodsOctopusCrab
Effective techniques
SpinningTrollingJigging
Gear
Best times
DawnDuskNight
Yellow-jawed and barred — the smaller barracuda, at home in warm Mediterranean and Canary Island waters.
Field notes
Where to find them
Warm reef edges, Indo-Pacific/Caribbean
Where they hang out
Reef edges, surface to moderate depth
Prime time
Dawn/dusk, low light
Tide game
Moderate
What they're into
Fast lures — minnows, metals
Temperature vibe
Prefers 18–24°C
Fave weather
Calm, clear conditions best
Fun fact about me
Pelagic speedster — fishermen’s folklore says follow the birds and you’ll find me.
Dinner material?
4/10Better released
Play by the rules
Check local size/bag rulesLocal/regional fisheries authority
Looking after them
Least Concern