Lesser Amberjack
Seriola fasciata
A smaller member of the jack family with a streamlined body, amber-colored sides, and distinctive dark diagonal band through the eye. Known for its strong fighting ability despite its smaller size compared to other amberjacks.
Lesser Amberjack at a glance
- Scientific name
- Seriola fasciata
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Found in deeper offshore waters around reefs, wrecks, and structure in depths of 200-600 feet. Anglers typically target them while bottom fishing or vertical jigging over deep reefs and ledges. Often caught while fishing for larger amberjacks or other deep water species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a lesser amberjack 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™ worksLesser Amberjack questions people ask
Lesser Amberjack is Seriola fasciata.
A typical lesser amberjack runs 12-24 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every lesser amberjack you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in deeper offshore waters around reefs, wrecks, and structure in depths of 200-600 feet. Anglers typically target them while bottom fishing or vertical jigging over deep reefs and ledges. Often caught while fishing for larger amberjacks or other deep water species. 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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