Indo-Pacific Permit
Trachinotus blochii
Also called snubnose pompano, golden trevally
A large, disc-shaped jack species found in tropical Indo-Pacific waters, prized for its challenging nature and exceptional fighting ability. Known for its silvery body, forked tail, and extremely wary behavior.
Indo-Pacific Permit at a glance
- Scientific name
- Trachinotus blochii
- Typical size
- 18-30 inches
- IGFA world record
- 85 lbs 3 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Flats
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Tropical flats and reefs of the Indo-Pacific. Similar to Atlantic permit. Prized fly target.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a indo-pacific permit 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™ worksIndo-Pacific Permit questions people ask
Indo-Pacific Permit is Trachinotus blochii. Anglers also call it snubnose pompano, golden trevally.
A typical indo-pacific permit runs 18-30 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 85 lbs 3 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every indo-pacific permit you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Tropical flats and reefs of the Indo-Pacific. Similar to Atlantic permit. Prized fly target. It is a salt water species, filed under flats in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record indo-pacific permit weighed 85 lbs 3 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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