Palometa

DE Palometa Fishing Guide

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Palometa are grayish-blue-green on top with silvery sides that have 4 narrow dark vertical bars (stripes). They have elongated dorsal and anal fins with a deeply forked tail, all tipped in black.

Diet: very small fishes, shrimps, and marine worms

Habitat & Range

Schools of Palometa are most common in clear water along sandy beaches and bays. They feed on very small fishes, shrimps, and marine worms.

Where to Fishing

Atlantic Ocean

Frequently Asked Questions

Fishing Tips

For Palometa , think light and small. Light spinning outfits with bits of cut shrimp or fish on tiny hooks work well. They also readily strike small artificial lures.

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