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Tripletail

Lobotes surinamensis

Florida fishing guide

Tripletail Fishing in Florida: Season, Spots, Bait & Forecast

Use this page to plan a Florida tripletail trip: when they bite, where to find them, what bait and tackle to use, current regulation notes, and live tide, weather, pressure, and solunar forecasts for nearby FishSonar locations.

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About Tripletail

Unusual fish that likes to hide under floating objects. Excellent table quality.

Florida Tripletail Fishing Guide

Best Time & Season

Summer and fall, peak August–October.

Best Baits, Lures & Tactics

Sight-cast around floating debris, buoys, and sargasso. Jig under structure.

Florida Regulations

18" minimum, 5 fish/day.

Pro Tips

Sight-fish around floating structure and buoys. Use polarized glasses.

Key Facts

Family
Lobotidae
Max Size
35" / 89cm
Habitat
Nearshore, Offshore, Floating debris

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