Pacific Crevalle Jack
Caranx caninus
A powerful, fast-swimming jack species found in the Eastern Pacific. Known for its aggressive strikes and strong fighting ability.
Pacific Crevalle Jack at a glance
- Scientific name
- Caranx caninus
- Typical size
- 18-30 inches, 5-20 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in nearshore waters, bays, and around structure from Baja California to Peru. Anglers target them with live bait, jigs, and topwater lures around rocky areas, kelp beds, and drop-offs. They often hunt in schools and are known to aggressively chase baitfish.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a pacific crevalle jack 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™ worksPacific Crevalle Jack questions people ask
Pacific Crevalle Jack is Caranx caninus.
A typical pacific crevalle jack runs 18-30 inches, 5-20 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every pacific crevalle jack you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in nearshore waters, bays, and around structure from Baja California to Peru. Anglers target them with live bait, jigs, and topwater lures around rocky areas, kelp beds, and drop-offs. They often hunt in schools and are known to aggressively chase baitfish. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore 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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