When is the best time to catch Greater amberjack?

The best season for Greater amberjack is May to September. Best time of day: Early morning and late evening.

What equipment do I need to catch Greater amberjack?

Recommended rod: Medium‑heavy spinning or conventional rod, 2.5‑3.5 m, fast action. Line weight: 30‑80 lb test monofilament or braid. Technique: Trolling, vertical jigging, and live‑bait casting. Best bait: Live or cut sardines, mackerel, squid.

Where are the best places to catch Greater amberjack?

Top fishing locations for Greater amberjack: Coconut Island (Moku o Lo‘e), USA; Cape San Antonio, Spain; Bali Strait, Indonesia; Christmas Island, Australia; Florida Keys, USA.

When is the best time to catch Greater amberjack?

The best season for Greater amberjack is May to September. Best time of day: Early morning and late evening.

What equipment do I need to catch Greater amberjack?

Recommended rod: Medium‑heavy spinning or conventional rod, 2.5‑3.5 m, fast action. Line weight: 30‑80 lb test monofilament or braid. Technique: Trolling, vertical jigging, and live‑bait casting. Best bait: Live or cut sardines, mackerel, squid.

Where are the best places to catch Greater amberjack?

Top fishing locations for Greater amberjack: Coconut Island (Moku o Lo‘e), USA; Cape San Antonio, Spain; Bali Strait, Indonesia; Christmas Island, Australia; Florida Keys, USA.

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Fish Details

Greater amberjack

Seriola dumerili

Greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili) is a powerful, fast‑growing game fish found in offshore reefs and deep‑water structures. It offers strong, sustained fights and is prized for its firm, flavorful flesh.

Fight

Taste

Reports of ciguatera

Game Fish

Basic Information

Family

Carangidae

Max Size

190 cm

Max Weight

80.6 kg

Habitat

marine

Depth Range

1-385m

Climate

subtropical

Best Season

May to September

Best Time

Early morning and late evening

Distribution

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Fishing Tips for Greater amberjack

Use heavy metal jigs or vertical jigging near structure
Troll with live bait rigs such as sardines or mackerel on a fast‑retract reel
Target schools at dawn or dusk when they come to feed near the surface
Maintain a strong drag and steady tension to tire the fish before the fight

Top Fishing Locations for Greater amberjack

Coconut Island (Moku o Lo‘e)

USA

intermediate55% Common

A popular reef near Oahu with abundant baitfish attracting greater amberjack.

Best: June - September

Cape San Antonio

Spain

expert65% Common

Northwestern tip of Tenerife, known for deep reef structures frequented by amberjack.

Best: May - August

Bali Strait

Indonesia

intermediate30% Occasional

Currents funnel pelagic species, offering occasional amberjack on reef edges.

Best: April - October

Christmas Island

Australia

intermediate75% Very Common

Remote island with pristine reefs, a top destination for targeted amberjack trips.

Best: October - March

Florida Keys

USA

beginner70% Very Common

Shallow flats and wrecks attract large schools of amberjack during summer.

Best: May - September

St. George's Harbour

Bermuda

intermediate45% Occasional

Rocky outcrops and kelp beds provide good ambush points for amberjack.

Best: July - September

Wailea (South Shore)

USA

intermediate60% Common

Maui's south coast offers clear water and reef ledges where amberjack hunt baitfish.

Best: June - August

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Recommended Fishing Equipment for Greater amberjack

Recommended Equipment

RodMedium‑heavy spinning or conventional rod, 2.5‑3.5 m, fast action

Line30‑80 lb test monofilament or braid

Lure TypeMetal jigs, bucktail jigs, surface poppers, soft plastics

TechniqueTrolling, vertical jigging, and live‑bait casting

Best bait: Live or cut sardines, mackerel, squid