Round Scad

Q: What is the scientific name for round scad?

Round Scad is Decapterus punctatus.

The record

Round Scad at a glance

Scientific name: Decapterus punctatus
Typical size: 6-10 inches, 0.25-0.5 lbs
Water: Saltwater
Habitat: Offshore
Rarity in the Fishdex™: Common

Where it lives

Habitat

Round Scad inhabit open ocean waters and are commonly found in large schools near the surface. Anglers typically catch them while trolling or using sabiki rigs, and they are highly prized as live or dead bait for larger pelagic species like tuna, marlin, and mahi-mahi. They can also be found around oil rigs and other offshore structures.

Catch one and it is yours

Log a round scad 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™ works

Questions

Round Scad questions people ask

What is the scientific name for round scad?

Round Scad is Decapterus punctatus.

How big does a round scad get?

A typical round scad runs 6-10 inches, 0.25-0.5 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every round scad you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.

Where do round scad live?

Round Scad inhabit open ocean waters and are commonly found in large schools near the surface. Anglers typically catch them while trolling or using sabiki rigs, and they are highly prized as live or dead bait for larger pelagic species like tuna, marlin, and mahi-mahi. They can also be found around oil rigs and other offshore structures. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore in the Fishdex.

Is round scad in the Cobia 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.

Offshore