Gafftopsail Pompano
Trachinotus rhodopus
A silvery pompano species with distinctive elongated dorsal and anal fin filaments that resemble a gafftopsail. Part of the jack family known for their strong fighting ability.
Gafftopsail Pompano at a glance
- Scientific name
- Trachinotus rhodopus
- Typical size
- 12-20 inches, 1-4 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found in tropical and subtropical Atlantic waters, typically in nearshore waters, around reefs, and sandy bottoms. Anglers target them using small jigs, live bait, and by sight fishing in clear water. They often school and can be caught from both shore and boat.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a gafftopsail pompano 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™ worksGafftopsail Pompano questions people ask
Gafftopsail Pompano is Trachinotus rhodopus.
A typical gafftopsail pompano runs 12-20 inches, 1-4 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every gafftopsail pompano you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in tropical and subtropical Atlantic waters, typically in nearshore waters, around reefs, and sandy bottoms. Anglers target them using small jigs, live bait, and by sight fishing in clear water. They often school and can be caught from both shore and boat. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore 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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