Yellowtail Scad
Atule mate
A small, schooling jack species with a distinctive yellow tail and streamlined silver body. Primarily used as bait fish but occasionally caught by anglers targeting other species.
Yellowtail Scad at a glance
- Scientific name
- Atule mate
- Typical size
- 6-12 inches, 0.5-1 lb
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in tropical and subtropical waters, often forming large schools near reefs, drop-offs, and in open water. Anglers typically catch them while fishing for larger pelagic species or specifically target them for use as live bait for tuna, marlin, and other gamefish.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a yellowtail 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™ worksYellowtail Scad questions people ask
Yellowtail Scad is Atule mate.
A typical yellowtail scad runs 6-12 inches, 0.5-1 lb. Cobia records the length and weight of every yellowtail scad you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in tropical and subtropical waters, often forming large schools near reefs, drop-offs, and in open water. Anglers typically catch them while fishing for larger pelagic species or specifically target them for use as live bait for tuna, marlin, and other gamefish. 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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