First Cast species profile

Ladyfish

Elops saurus

Saltwater

Also called: skipjack, ten pounder, poor man's tarpon, horse mackerel

Overview

A lively bait-chaser that often shows around moving water, dock lights, channels, and schools of small forage.

Family: Elopidae
Typical habitat: Lights, Channels, Bait schools, Passes
Takes: Glass minnow imitation, Shrimp, Small soft plastic
Seasonality: Tide, wind, and water clarity shape the bite more than the calendar; verify current regulations before keeping fish.

Identification

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Needs review: check current TPWD Outdoor Annual before harvesting.

Regulations: Check current TPWD rules before harvesting.

Verify current regulations with the state or federal authority before fishing.