Species guide
How to catch Gray angelfish
Pomacanthus arcuatus
saltwaterPomacanthidae
The Gray angelfish is a striking saltwater fish known for its deep, compressed body. Commonly found on coral reefs, it mainly feeds on sponges and other sessile invertebrates. Although not a typical game fish, it's admired for its unique appearance and behavior.
Where they live
Inhabits coral reefs from shallow waters around 2 meters to depths of 60 meters across the Atlantic, Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and some Pacific regions near North America.
Typical size
Up to about 60 cm
What they eat
- sponges
- tunicates
- algae
- zoantharians
- gorgonians
- hydroids
- bryozoans
- seagrasses
Best baits
- pieces of sponge
- seaweed
- marine invertebrate chunks
Best lures
- soft plastic reef fishes
- jigs mimicking small invertebrates
- natural-colored lures
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing near reefs
- light jigging
- using bait rigs close to coral habitats
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