Species guide
How to catch Tropical pomfret
Eumegistus brevorti
saltwatergame fishBramidae
The Tropical pomfret is a deep-bodied saltwater fish found primarily in the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico. It is known as a predatory species that hunts a variety of macrofauna. This species can grow up to about 61 cm in length and weigh over 3 kilograms.
Where they live
Found in deep saltwater habitats ranging from around 380 to 1300 meters depth in the Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico, and western Atlantic coastal waters of North America.
Typical size
Up to about 61 cm
What they eat
- macrofauna
- small marine animals
Best baits
- small fish
- shrimp
- squid
Best lures
- jigs
- deepwater spoons
- soft plastic baits
How to fish for them
- deepwater jigging
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing
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