African Pompano are silvery-metallic blue to blue-green on top, being darkest on the head while the underside is more silvery. They have a small faded darker spot on the gill cover.
Diet: slow moving shrimps, small lobsters, crabs, and occasional fishes
Habitat & Range
African Pompano prefer artificial reefs and wrecks at depths from 60 to 300 feet. They feed on slow moving shrimps, small lobsters, crabs, and occasional fishes.
Where to Fishing
Atlantic Ocean
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
For African Pompano , live shrimp or small fish are the preferred bait dropped to the depths over artificial reefs. They will also take jigs tipped with a strip of squid.
