Gray Triggerfish
Balistes capriscus
Also called gray trigger, trigger
A hard-fighting fish with a distinctive trigger-like dorsal fin and powerful jaws capable of crushing shellfish and crustaceans. Known for their aggressive nature and excellent table fare.
Gray Triggerfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Balistes capriscus
- Typical size
- 12-18 inches
- IGFA world record
- 13 lbs 9 oz
- State record
- 13 lbs 14 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Reefs, wrecks, and hard bottom. Tough fighters on light tackle. Use small strong hooks.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a gray triggerfish 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™ worksGray Triggerfish questions people ask
Gray Triggerfish is Balistes capriscus. Anglers also call it gray trigger, trigger.
A typical gray triggerfish runs 12-18 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 13 lbs 9 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every gray triggerfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Reefs, wrecks, and hard bottom. Tough fighters on light tackle. Use small strong hooks. It is a salt water species, filed under reef in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record gray triggerfish weighed 13 lbs 9 oz. The standing state record on file is 13 lbs 14 oz.
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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