โ† Fish Guide
Giant Trevally
Photo: Dr. Dwayne Meadows, NOAA/NMFS/OPR ยท Public domain ยท Wikimedia Commons
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Giant Trevally

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GT / Faras

Advancedโœ“ CommonCarangidae

The apex predator of Red Sea reefs. Giant Trevally (GT) are built like a truck โ€” silver, hard-fighting, and fast. They patrol shallow reef edges and drop-offs hunting baitfish and even hunting birds. A Red Sea GT on a popper or jig is one of the most electrifying experiences in saltwater fishing.

Size

40โ€“170 cm

Depth

1โ€“100 m

Record weight

up to 80 kg

Habitat

Coral reef edges, outer reefs, drop-offs, lagoon entrances

Best seasons

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

Fishing techniques

PoppingJiggingTrolling

Baits & lures

Popper luresStickbaitsSlow-pitch jigsTrolling lures

Did you know?

GTs are known to breach completely out of the water when hunting โ€” they can take birds off the surface mid-flight.