Banded Rudderfish
Seriola zonata
Also called rudderfish
A medium-sized jack species with distinctive dark vertical bands across a silvery body. Young fish are more heavily banded while adults may show faded or no banding.
Banded Rudderfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Seriola zonata
- Typical size
- 15-25 inches, 2-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in offshore waters around wrecks, reefs, and floating debris. Often caught while trolling or bottom fishing in deeper waters, and can be targeted around oil rigs and artificial reefs. Juveniles may be found closer to shore around structure.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a banded rudderfish 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™ worksBanded Rudderfish questions people ask
Banded Rudderfish is Seriola zonata. Anglers also call it rudderfish.
A typical banded rudderfish runs 15-25 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every banded rudderfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in offshore waters around wrecks, reefs, and floating debris. Often caught while trolling or bottom fishing in deeper waters, and can be targeted around oil rigs and artificial reefs. Juveniles may be found closer to shore around structure. 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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