Goldflag Jobfish
Pristipomoides auricilla
A deep-water snapper species with a golden-yellow body and distinctive yellow fins. Highly prized by anglers for both sport and table fare.
Goldflag Jobfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Pristipomoides auricilla
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Found in deep waters from 400-1200 feet around rocky bottoms and seamounts. Anglers target them with heavy tackle using cut bait or small jigs while deep dropping in offshore waters, particularly around underwater structure.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a goldflag jobfish 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™ worksGoldflag Jobfish questions people ask
Goldflag Jobfish is Pristipomoides auricilla.
A typical goldflag jobfish runs 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every goldflag jobfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in deep waters from 400-1200 feet around rocky bottoms and seamounts. Anglers target them with heavy tackle using cut bait or small jigs while deep dropping in offshore waters, particularly around underwater 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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