Pomacanthus arcuatus

How to identify a Gray Angelfish

Gray Angelfish are found in coral reefs, rocky reefs, lagoons, and nearby coastal structure. Use these features as a starting point and compare with a full identification guide before relying on any identification.

Habitat and range

Coral reefs, rocky reefs, lagoons, and nearby coastal structure

Where to catch Gray Angelfish

• UK south coast — all species we list for this fishery
• Bristol Channel (UK) — all species we list for this fishery
• Atlantic beaches (EU) — all species we list for this fishery
• Gulf of Mexico — all species we list for this fishery

Gray Angelfish by state

State season calendars that list Gray Angelfish — each shows the months it is in season and the official licence source:

• Alabama — seasons, best months and licence info
• Florida — seasons, best months and licence info
• Louisiana — seasons, best months and licence info
• Mississippi — seasons, best months and licence info
• Texas — seasons, best months and licence info

Baits and lures

Species-dependent · shrimp · crabs · mollusks · small fish · jigs · plugs · or flies

Related species

Often caught in the same waters or confused with Gray Angelfish:

• Emperor Angelfish — identification & profile (Saltwater)
• French Angelfish — identification & profile (Saltwater)
• Queen Angelfish — identification & profile (Saltwater)
• Freshwater Angelfish — identification & profile (Freshwater)
• Gopher Rockfish — identification & profile (Saltwater)
• Grass Rockfish — identification & profile (Saltwater)