Where can I catch Shortbill Spearfish?

Coastal areas where Shortbill Spearfish are present.

What bait works best for Shortbill Spearfish?

Natural baits like small fish and crustaceans.

Shortbill Spearfish — Where & When to Catch

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Shortbill Spearfish

Tetrapturus angustirostris

Also known as: ShortbillSpearfishHebi

PelagicShore

BillfishGamefish

Score

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Prime time

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Depth

0–200m

Platform

Shore

Shortbill Spearfish (Tetrapturus angustirostris) — sea-fishing target species photographed in marine habitat

Season

JanMarJunSepDec

Peak Jan–DecGood Apr–Nov

Depth range

0–200mDeep

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The billfish that turns up when the marlin have gone quiet — smaller, faster, and much better eating.

How to catch

Favourite hangouts

Open seaDeep waterCurrent edgeTemperature break

Recommended baits

Surface luresFish baits

Diet

SquidSmall fishForage fish

Effective techniques

Trolling

Best times

DawnDay

The smallest and lightest of the billfish, with a bill so short it barely projects — and the one Kona captains most often bring back for the table rather than the tag.

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