Pacific Crevalle Jack

Behavior patterns, edibility and the general appearance of the Pacific crevalle jack are the same as for its Atlantic counterpart.

 

HOW TO IDENTIFY A PACIFIC CREVALLE JACK

This eastern Pacific species is identical in most respects to the crevalle jack (Caranx hippos) of the western Atlantic, including the characteristic black spot or blotch on the operculum (gill cover) and on the pectoral fins. The Pacific species is distinguished externally only by the presence of a larger maximum number of scutes (up to 42, as opposed to 25-35 in C. hippos). This and other differences documented by scientists have led to classification of the Pacific crevalle jack in recent years as a separate and valid species.

 

WHERE TO CATCH PACIFIC CREVALLE JACK

The following list includes additional details on where to catch this fish:

BACKFLOW                                                       BAYS

BREAKERS                                                      JETTIES AND BREAKWATERS

NEARSHORE REEFS AND SHOALS              SCHOOLS

SURF AND SHORE                                           BAITFISH PATCHES

BAYS AND ESTUARIES                                   CHANNEL ENTRANCES

MAN-MADE STRUCTURES                            RIPPLES, CURRENTS, SWIRLS AND SPRAYS

SHORE POINTS                                              TIDAL FLATS

 

HOW TO CATCH PACIFIC CREVALLE JACK

The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish:

JIGGING                   FLY FISHING                     BAIT CASTING

STILL FISHING        DRIFT FISHING                 BOTTOM BOUNCING

SURF CASTING

 

PACIFIC CREVALLE JACK LURES, TACKLE & BAIT

The following are lures, tackle or bait that can be used to catch this fish:

CRABS                         FLIES                                     PLUGS    

SHRIMP                        SPOONS                               CUT BAIT   JIGS

SALTWATER LIVE BAIT        SOFT PLASTICS           SQUID