Crevalle Jack fishing
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About Crevalle Jack
A brawling, school-hunting jack that herds bait into frenzies along coasts, beaches and river mouths. They crash topwater plugs and fast-retrieved lures, then refuse to quit, fighting in dogged circles long after most fish would tire. Watch for surface chaos and birds, then cast straight into the boil.
Typical size: Typically 3 to 8 kg; trophy fish exceed 15 kg. Record (approx.): approx. 25 kg (varies by region).
Season, time and habitat
Best season
May-Aug
Best time
Dawn, day, dusk
Habitat
Coast, River
Season by month
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Darker cell = more active that month. Based on the species' usual yearly rhythm.
Common questions
When is the best time to catch Crevalle Jack?
Crevalle Jack fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows in the day are usually dawn, day, dusk.
Where can you catch Crevalle Jack?
Crevalle Jack is most often found in coast, river. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.