Caranx melampygus
How to identify a Bluefin Trevally
Bluefin Trevally are found in coastal waters, reefs, estuaries, or open ocean depending on species. Use these features as a starting point and compare with a full identification guide before relying on any identification.
EnvironmentSaltwater
SeasonVaries by region and regulation
Habitat and range
Coastal waters, reefs, estuaries, or open ocean depending on species
Where to catch Bluefin Trevally
- Christmas Island
- Hawaii — all species we list for this fishery
- French Polynesia
Bluefin Trevally by state
State season calendars that list Bluefin Trevally — each shows the months it is in season and the official licence source:
- Hawaii — seasons, best months and licence info
Baits and lures
Cut bait · live bait · jigs · and trolling lures suited to the target species
Detailed identification guides
Related species
Often caught in the same waters or confused with Bluefin Trevally:
- Blacktip Trevally — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Brassy Trevally — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Giant Trevally (GT) — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Golden Trevally — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Blonde Ray — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Blue Ling — identification & profile (Saltwater)
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