Horse-eye Jack

FL Horse-eye Jack Fishing Guide

FLSaltwater
FishingCaranx latusFlorida2026

Also known as big-eye jack.

  • Front of head less steep than crevalle jack
  • Darkly colored scutes (bone-like projections) on sides, just in front of tail
  • Lack dark spots on pectoral fins
  • Dark spot on gill cover is small or absent
  • Caudal fin yellow in color
  • Chest is fully scaled

Similar Species: Other jack species

Size: Up to 30 inches (8.5 pounds)

Habitat & Range

Often found in schools near offshore reefs

Life History

Diet includes fishes, shrimp and other invertebrates

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