Atlantic Spadefish
Chaetodipterus faber
A deep-bodied, laterally compressed fish with distinctive black vertical bars and a spade-like profile. Known for their strong fighting ability and excellent table fare.
Atlantic Spadefish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Chaetodipterus faber
- Typical size
- 12-20 inches, 2-8 lbs
- State record
- 14 lbs 5 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found around reefs, wrecks, bridges, and nearshore structures in depths from 10-130 feet. Anglers target them using small hooks with cut bait, shrimp, or squid around structure, often chumming to bring schools within range.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a atlantic spadefish 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™ worksAtlantic Spadefish questions people ask
Atlantic Spadefish is Chaetodipterus faber.
A typical atlantic spadefish runs 12-20 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every atlantic spadefish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found around reefs, wrecks, bridges, and nearshore structures in depths from 10-130 feet. Anglers target them using small hooks with cut bait, shrimp, or squid around structure, often chumming to bring schools within range. It is a salt water species, filed under reef 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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