Yellowfin Goby
Acanthogobius flavimanus
A small bottom-dwelling fish native to Asia that has been introduced to North American waters. Known for its yellowish fins and ability to tolerate varying salinity levels.
Yellowfin Goby at a glance
- Scientific name
- Acanthogobius flavimanus
- Typical size
- 4-8 inches, under 1 lb
- Water
- Brackish
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in estuaries, bays, and shallow coastal waters with muddy or sandy bottoms. Typically caught incidentally by anglers targeting other species using small baits near the bottom. Not specifically targeted due to small size.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a yellowfin goby 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™ worksYellowfin Goby questions people ask
Yellowfin Goby is Acanthogobius flavimanus.
A typical yellowfin goby runs 4-8 inches, under 1 lb. Cobia records the length and weight of every yellowfin goby you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in estuaries, bays, and shallow coastal waters with muddy or sandy bottoms. Typically caught incidentally by anglers targeting other species using small baits near the bottom. Not specifically targeted due to small size. It is a 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.
Tomorrow morning starts tonight
Set your home water, pick a drive radius, and wake up to a plan.
Android coming soon
iPhone, iOS 17 or later. Setup takes about a minute.