Species guide
How to catch Bluestriped chub
Kyphosus ocyurus
saltwaterKyphosidae
The bluestriped chub is a vibrant saltwater fish known for its striking blue stripes and deep body shape. It forms small schools and is a fast swimmer, often found near reefs and floating logs. This species feeds on mobile invertebrates, hunting actively in open waters.
Where they live
Found in Pacific saltwater, bluestriped chubs swim in small schools over deep reefs, walls, and drop-offs, commonly near floating logs from 1 to 20 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 59 cm
What they eat
- mobile invertebrates
Best baits
- shrimp
- small crabs
- marine worms
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic lures
- minnow imitations
How to fish for them
- casting near reefs and drop-offs
- light tackle jigging
- trolling near floating debris
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