Species guide

How to catch Atlantic scombrops

Scombrops oculatus

Stylized 2D illustration of Atlantic scombrops
saltwatergame fishScombropidae

The Atlantic scombrops is a robust saltwater fish known for its streamlined shape and strong fighting ability. It inhabits deeper waters and is valued by anglers for sport fishing. This species can grow over one meter in length and weighs close to 10 kilograms.

Where they live

Found in the Atlantic and Caribbean saltwaters, Atlantic scombrops live at depths between 200 and 610 meters, favoring deeper offshore environments.

Typical size

Up to about 104 cm

What they eat

  • small fish
  • crustaceans
  • cephalopods

Best baits

  • cut bait
  • shrimp
  • squid

Best lures

  • deep diving plugs
  • jigs
  • soft plastic baits

How to fish for them

  • deep sea bottom fishing
  • jigging
  • trolling

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