Cottonmouth Jack
Uraspis secunda
A pelagic jack species found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Atlantic, known for its silvery appearance and streamlined body. Less common than other jack species but prized by anglers when encountered.
Cottonmouth Jack at a glance
- Scientific name
- Uraspis secunda
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Found in open ocean waters and around offshore structure like oil rigs and seamounts. Typically caught while trolling for other pelagic species or when fishing around deepwater wrecks and reefs.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a cottonmouth 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™ worksCottonmouth Jack questions people ask
Cottonmouth Jack is Uraspis secunda.
A typical cottonmouth jack runs 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every cottonmouth jack you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in open ocean waters and around offshore structure like oil rigs and seamounts. Typically caught while trolling for other pelagic species or when fishing around deepwater wrecks and reefs. 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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