Pacific Crevalle Jack
Behavior patterns, edibility and the general appearance of the Pacific crevalle jack are the same as for its Atlantic counterpart.
Region
West
Catch ease
Medium
Habitat
Bay, Ocean
How to identify a Pacific Crevalle Jack
This eastern Pacific species is identical in most respects to the crevalle jack (Caranx hippos) of the western Atlantic, including the characteristic black spot or blotch on the operculum (gill cover) and on the pectoral fins. The Pacific species is distinguished externally only by the presence of a larger maximum number of scutes (up to 42, as opposed to 25-35 in C. hippos). This and other differences documented by scientists have led to classification of the Pacific crevalle jack in recent years as a separate and valid species.
Where to catch Pacific Crevalle Jack
The following list includes additional details on where to catch this fish:
| Backflow |
| Bays |
| Breakers |
| Jetties and Breakwaters |
| Nearshore Reefs and Shoals |
| Schools |
| Surf and Shore |
| Baitfish Patches |
| Bays and Estuaries |
| Channel Entrances |
| Man-Made Structures |
| Ripples, Currents, Swirls and Sprays |
| Shore Points |
| Tidal Flats |
How to catch Pacific Crevalle Jack
The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish:
Pacific Crevalle Jack lures, tackle & bait
The following are lures, tackle or bait that can be used to catch this fish: