Bigeye Trevally

Habitat & layer

Harbors, reefy coasts and current lines; often patrols in schools.

Season

Best in the warm season; often bites well at dawn and dusk.

Identification

• Large eyes on a compressed body
• White-tipped second dorsal fin
• Scutes on the tail base; strongly schooling

Common methods

• Lure (jigs / spoons)
• Live bait fishing
• Shore-casting lures

Baits & lures

• Baitfish
• Spoons
• Metal jigs
• Soft lures

Similar species

• Giant trevally
• Other trevallies

Rig

Medium-heavy lure setup with an abrasion-resistant leader for hard runs.