Greater amberjack Fishing

On the Egyptian Mediterranean this species is tied to clear water, so it is far more frequent along the Marsa Matruh-Sallum stretch than off the Nile delta. In summer it patrols 15-40 m outside the limestone ridges. Work a 40-80 g jig fast from the bottom to the surface, or fish a live bogue or horse mackerel. The first run is straight down, so keep the drag tight for the first three seconds or the fish reefs you. Use 0.60 mm fluorocarbon and a heavy-gauge hook.

Seriola dumerili

Greater amberjack (Seriola dumerili)
Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Season calendar

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MayJunJulAugSepOctNov
Dec

Active periodSpawning period — release what you catch

Season
May–November
Water temperature
18–27 °C
Spawning
May–July
Behaviour
Daytime active, open water

Techniques

  • Shore jigging
  • popping
  • live bait
  • trolling

Frequently asked

When is the best time to catch greater amberjack?
The productive window for greater amberjack runs May–November. May–July is the spawning period; releasing your catch during these months is strongly advised.
What water temperature does greater amberjack feed in?
Greater amberjack is most active between 18 and 27 °C. Outside that band its feeding rate drops off.
How do you fish for greater amberjack?
Common methods: Shore jigging, popping, live bait, trolling.

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