Yellow Jack
Caranx bartholomaei
A medium-sized jack species with a distinctive yellow coloration and streamlined body built for speed. Known for their strong runs and aggressive strikes when hooked.
Yellow Jack at a glance
- Scientific name
- Caranx bartholomaei
- Typical size
- 12-20 inches, 1-4 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Yellow jacks are found around coral reefs, rocky outcrops, and nearshore structures in tropical waters. Anglers target them using live bait, jigs, and small lures around reefs and wrecks. They often travel in small schools and are attracted to structure where they hunt for small fish and invertebrates.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a yellow 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™ worksYellow Jack questions people ask
Yellow Jack is Caranx bartholomaei.
A typical yellow jack runs 12-20 inches, 1-4 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every yellow jack you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Yellow jacks are found around coral reefs, rocky outcrops, and nearshore structures in tropical waters. Anglers target them using live bait, jigs, and small lures around reefs and wrecks. They often travel in small schools and are attracted to structure where they hunt for small fish and invertebrates. It is a salt water species, filed under reef 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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