Almaco Jack
Seriola rivoliana
Also called almaco, longfin yellowtail
A deep-bodied jack species with a distinctive high, arched forehead and dark olive to brownish coloration. Known for their strong fighting ability and excellent table fare.
Almaco Jack at a glance
- Scientific name
- Seriola rivoliana
- Typical size
- 20-36 inches
- IGFA world record
- 132 lbs
- State record
- 25 lbs 8 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Deep wrecks and offshore structure. Similar to amberjack but found deeper. Excellent eating.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a almaco jack 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™ worksAlmaco Jack questions people ask
Almaco Jack is Seriola rivoliana. Anglers also call it almaco, longfin yellowtail.
A typical almaco jack runs 20-36 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 132 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every almaco jack you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Deep wrecks and offshore structure. Similar to amberjack but found deeper. Excellent eating. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record almaco jack weighed 132 lbs. The standing state record on file is 25 lbs 8 oz.
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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