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Almaco Jack

Family Carangidae, Jacks and Pompanos

wide-ranging in Offshore waters, not a common catch

Size usually less than 20 lbs.

Banded Rudderfish

Family Carangidae, Jacks and Pompanos

Nearshore and Offshore over hard bottom, generally in shallower water than other amberjacks; young associated with weed lines or floating debris and may follow shark and other large fish.

Size usually less than 10 lbs.

Blue Runner

Family Carangidae, Jacks and Pompanos

Juveniles found Offshore; adults Nearshore in schools, but sometimes ranging Inshore as well.

Size usually less than 1 lb. (11 in.)

Crevalle Jack

Family Carangidae, Jacks and Pompanos

Common in both Inshore waters and the open sea.

Size usually 3 to 5 lbs.

Lesser Amberjack

Family Carangidae, Jacks and Pompanos

Nearshore and Offshore, apparently living deeper than other Seriola (commonly 180-410 ft. deep)

Size usually under 10 lbs.

Greater Amberjack

Family Carangidae, Jacks and Pompanos

Offshore species associated with rocky reefs, debris, and wrecks, typically in 60-240 ft. of water; sometimes caught Nearshore in south Florida; juveniles associate with floating objects and may occur in water less than 30 ft. deep.

Size common to 40 lbs.

Palometa

Family Carangidae, Jacks and Pompanos

In clear water along sandy beaches and bays, occasionally found over reefs; most common in south Florida.

Size rarely over 1 lb., reported to 3 lbs.

Permit

Family Carangidae, Jacks and Pompanos

Offshore on wrecks and debris, Inshore on grass flats, sand flats, and in channels; most abundant in south Florida, with smaller specimens from every coastal county.

Size common to 25 lbs.

Florida Pompano

Family Carangidae, Jacks and Pompanos

Inshore and Nearshore waters, especially along sandy beaches, along oyster bars, and over grass beds, often in turbid water; may be found in water as deep as 130 ft.

Size usually less than 3 lbs.

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