Jack (Yellow)

Jack (Yellow)

Caranx bartholomaei
Jack (Yellow)

Average Weight/Length

Averages 1-6 pounds; not uncommon at 12-15 pounds; grows to about 20 pounds. World record 19 pounds, 7 ounces.

Other "Popular" Names for this Fish

Cibi Amarillo

Location Habitat

Inshore flats and channels; coral reefs. Adults prefer offshore reefs (Ref. 9710) and open marine waters. Juveniles often found near the shore on seagrass beds or often associated jellyfish or floating Sargassum. Generally solitary but sometimes seen in small groups. They feed on small fishes. Spawning occurs offshore from February to October

Biology & Physical Description

More streamlined in appearance than the Crevalle, and more colorful. Hard scutes forward of tail. Color is bluish above, yellowish on sides. Small Yellow Jacks have fins and tails of bright yellow, giving them the appearance of yellowtail snapper when seen from above the surface. Dorsal spines (total): 8 - 9; Dorsal soft rays (total): 25-28; Anal spines: 2-3; Anal soft rays: 22 - 25. Upper jaw does not reach to anterior margin of eye. Juveniles have about 5 vertical dark bars on body.

Geographic Species Map (Fishbase.org Map)

Summary of Distribution: Western Atlantic: Massachusetts (USA) and Bermuda, through the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean to São Paulo, Brazil (Ref. 57756). Eastern Central Atlantic: St. Paul's Rocks

Note: Distribution range colors indicate degree of suitability of habitat which can be interpreted as probabilities of occurrence (fishbase.org)

Sport Fishing Techniques

Gill nets

Gill-nets are the dominant gear in the Indian Ocean. Gill-nets are used in artisanal and semi-industrial fisheries, contributing to 30-40% of the total catch. The net design is comprised of continuous panels of uniform mesh size, aimed to trap fish behind the gills. The International Sustainable Seafood Foundation (ISSF) notes that rates of sharks and turtle by-catch in Indian Ocean gill-net fisheries are high..

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Tackle & Baits

Spinning, baitcasting and light saltwater outfits, will give good sport. Small live fish, particularly Ballyhoo and Pilchards are the best natural baits. Biggest Bar Jack have been caught on topwater plugs over channels and shallow reefs, and on deep jigs in up to about 120 feet of water. On the flats, the bigger Bar Jack are moody but smaller ones eagerly hit live shrimp. Bonefish jigs and other small lures.

Game Rating

Game Rating : 8.5/10

Game Description :

Like other Jacks, a rugged and persevering fighter.

Food Rating

Game Rating : 8/10

Game Description :

Excellent. Red meat along the centerline is easily trimmed away, leaving white, flavorful fillets.

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