Indian Threadfish
Alectis indicus
A large, silvery jack species with elongated dorsal and anal fin filaments when young that become shorter with age. Known for its diamond-shaped body profile and strong fighting ability.
Indian Threadfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Alectis indicus
- Typical size
- 24-48 inches, 10-50 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific, typically in deeper offshore waters around reefs and drop-offs. Anglers target them with live bait, jigs, and poppers while trolling or drift fishing in 50-200+ foot depths.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a indian threadfish 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™ worksIndian Threadfish questions people ask
Indian Threadfish is Alectis indicus.
A typical indian threadfish runs 24-48 inches, 10-50 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every indian threadfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in tropical and subtropical waters of the Indo-Pacific, typically in deeper offshore waters around reefs and drop-offs. Anglers target them with live bait, jigs, and poppers while trolling or drift fishing in 50-200+ foot depths. 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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