Roosterfish fishing
About Roosterfish
The roosterfish is an iconic eastern Pacific gamefish, unmistakable for the tall comb of dorsal spines that rises like a rooster's crest when it charges. It hunts baitfish in the surf and along rocky coasts, chasing fast-skipped poppers, stickbaits and live bait with electrifying speed. A hooked roosterfish makes long, powerful runs and is a true bucket-list catch on light tackle.
Typical size: Commonly 3 to 15 kg; trophy fish over 30 kg. Record (approx.): approx. 51 kg (varies by region).
Season, time and habitat
Darker cell = more active that month. Based on the species' usual yearly rhythm.
Common questions
When is the best time to catch Roosterfish?
Roosterfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows in the day are usually dawn, day, dusk.
Where can you catch Roosterfish?
Roosterfish is most often found in coast. Napp shows the nearest waters and the live odds on the bite right now.