Bermuda Chub
Kyphosus sectatrix
A schooling subtropical fish with a deep, compressed body and distinctive horizontal yellow stripes. Known for being excellent table fare when caught in clean water.
Bermuda Chub at a glance
- Scientific name
- Kyphosus sectatrix
- Typical size
- 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found around reefs, wrecks, and rocky areas in warm Atlantic waters. Anglers typically target them using bottom rigs with cut bait, shrimp, or small jigs around structure in 30-100 feet of water.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a bermuda chub 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™ worksBermuda Chub questions people ask
Bermuda Chub is Kyphosus sectatrix.
A typical bermuda chub runs 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every bermuda chub you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found around reefs, wrecks, and rocky areas in warm Atlantic waters. Anglers typically target them using bottom rigs with cut bait, shrimp, or small jigs around structure in 30-100 feet of water. 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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