Agujon Needlefish
Tylosurus acus
A large, elongated needlefish with a distinctive long, narrow beak filled with sharp teeth. Known for spectacular jumping ability when hooked and can reach impressive sizes.
Agujon Needlefish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Tylosurus acus
- Typical size
- 24-48 inches, 2-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found in offshore waters throughout the Atlantic, often near the surface where they feed on smaller fish. Anglers typically encounter them while trolling for other pelagic species or when fishing with live bait near the surface. They are known to follow boats and can be caught on both light tackle and heavy offshore gear.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a agujon needlefish through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksAgujon Needlefish questions people ask
Agujon Needlefish is Tylosurus acus.
A typical agujon needlefish runs 24-48 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every agujon needlefish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in offshore waters throughout the Atlantic, often near the surface where they feed on smaller fish. Anglers typically encounter them while trolling for other pelagic species or when fishing with live bait near the surface. They are known to follow boats and can be caught on both light tackle and heavy offshore gear. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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