Caranx ignobilis
How to identify a Giant Trevally (GT)
Giant Trevally (GT) are found in reef edges, bommies, surf breaks.. Use these features as a starting point and compare with a full identification guide before relying on any identification.
EnvironmentSaltwater
SeasonTropical warm months
Habitat and range
Reef edges, bommies, surf breaks.
Where to catch Giant Trevally (GT)
- Coral Sea atolls
- Maldives — all species we list for this fishery
- Seychelles — all species we list for this fishery
Baits and lures
Big poppers · stickbaits · jigs
Related species
Often caught in the same waters or confused with Giant Trevally (GT):
- Blacktip Trevally — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Bluefin Trevally — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Brassy Trevally — identification & profile (Saltwater)
- Golden Trevally — identification & profile (Saltwater)
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