โ† Fish Guide
Bluefin Trevally
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Bluefin Trevally

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Faras Azraq

Intermediateโœ“ CommonCarangidae

The Bluefin Trevally is a stunning fish โ€” electric blue fins, silver flanks, and a hard-charging attitude. Smaller than Giant Trevally but just as aggressive, they are a common and exciting target on popping and spinning gear. They often feed in mixed schools with GTs along reef edges.

Size

30โ€“100 cm

Depth

1โ€“50 m

Record weight

up to 11 kg

Habitat

Reef edges, coral formations, lagoon entrances

Best seasons

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Fishing techniques

PoppingSpinningJigging

Baits & lures

Small poppersStickbaitsMetal jigsSoft plastics

Did you know?

Bluefin Trevally hunt cooperatively โ€” a school will herd baitfish against the surface or reef before attacking as a group.