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| Fishing Trips & Hot Spots |
| Robert Espericueta Roland Moya Huge Monster Stingray Caught & Released |
| Tripletail* |
| Other Names Rockfish, Buoyfish, Black Perch, Description Tripletails are odd-looking, deep-bodied fish with the soft rays of the dorsal and anal fins set well back toward the caudal fin giving it a trilobed appearance. Coloration ca vary from almost black through reddish-bronze to yellow or mottled. This fish often floats on its side at the water's survace, the coloration and movements resembling that of a dead leaf. They are frequently mistaken for floating debris. Lengths of three feet and weights of 30 tp 50 pounds are attained, but normally they range from 5 to 15 pounds. Life History Spawning occurs in spring or early summer and the young drift into shallow areas to grow and feed. Food consists of live shrimp, crabs and small fish. Habitat Tripletails prefer the mouths of rivers, passes and bays opening into the Gulf displaying some indifference to salinity. They congregate around ship-wrecks, buoys, boats, beacons, pilings, jetties and floating objects. How To Catch Food consists of live shrimp, crabs and small fish, so similar baits should be used with small hooks. Where To Catch They gather near pilings, jetties, buoys and other floating objects at themouths of rivers, passes and bays. Other This fish often floats on its side at the water's survace, the coloration and movements resembling that of a dead leaf. They are frequently mistaken for floating debris. *All Information Courtesy Of Texas Parks & Wildlife |
| Bag Limit: 3 Size: 17"-No Limit |
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