Species guide
How to catch Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
The Permit is a prized game fish known for its strength and agility. It features a deep, compressed body and is highly sought after in saltwater and brackish environments. This species is a skilled predator, hunting a variety of macrofauna in coastal waters.
Where they live
Permit inhabit shallow to moderately deep waters up to 36 meters, commonly found in brackish and saltwater regions across the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean. They frequent coastal flats, reefs, and wreck sites.
Typical size
Up to about 122 cm
What they eat
- sea urchins
- mollusks
- crustaceans
Best baits
- crabs
- shrimp
- pinhook minnows
Best lures
- jigs
- soft plastics
- poppers
How to fish for them
- fly fishing
- spin casting
- bottom fishing
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