Species guide
How to catch Mexican moonfish
Paraselene orstedii
saltwatergame fishCarangidae
The Mexican moonfish is a small, deep-bodied fish found near the coast. It forms small schools close to the seabed and preys on various small marine creatures. This species is valued as a game fish in saltwater environments.
Where they live
Found in shallow coastal waters of the Pacific near North America, often swimming near the bottom in small schools.
Typical size
Up to about 33 cm
What they eat
- squid
- small crabs
- small fishes
- polychaetes
Best baits
- small squid
- crab pieces
- small fish chunks
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic fish imitations
- shallow-running spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light jigging
- casting near structures
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