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Greater Amberjack - Seriola dumerili
Family Carangidae, JACKS AND POMPANOS
Description: Dark stripe (variably present) extends from nose to front of dorsal fin and "lights up" when fish is in feeding mode; no scutes; soft dorsal base less than twice the length of the anal fin base.
Similar fish: Other Seriola
Where found: OFFSHORE species associated with rocky reefs, debris, and wrecks, typacally in 60-240 feet of water; sometimes caught NEARSHORE in south Florida; juveniles associate with floating objects and may occur in water less than 30 feet deep.
Size: Common to 40 pounds.
Remarks: Largest of the jacks; thought to spawn OFFSHORE throughout much of the year; Feeds on squid, fish, and crustaceans.
Florida record: 142 lbs.
Regulations:
Size Limit: 28" Fork
Season:
Bag Limit: 1 Per person per day.
Comments: Must remain in whole condition until landed ashore (heads and tails intact)
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