Species guide

How to catch Whitefin trevally

Kaiwarinus equula

Stylized 2D illustration of Whitefin trevally
saltwatergame fishCarangidae

The Whitefin trevally is a predatory saltwater fish known for inhabiting deep continental shelf and slope areas. It is a popular gamefish prized for its fighting ability. This species reaches up to 50 cm in length with a streamlined body adapted for fast swimming.

Where they live

Lives demersally on deep continental shelves and upper slopes, ranging from 60 to 226 meters depth across Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.

Typical size

Up to about 50 cm

What they eat

  • small fish
  • crustaceans

Best baits

  • small fish chunks
  • shrimp
  • squid

Best lures

  • metal jigs
  • deep-diving plugs
  • soft plastic baits

How to fish for them

  • deep jigging
  • bottom fishing
  • trolling

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