Description:
Silver and black skin separated by a distinguishable yellowish stripe down the
mid-section of body. Amberjack have a dark stripe from their nose to the front
of dorsal fin which"lights up" when they are in feeding mode.
Description:
Silver and black skin separated by a distinguishable yellowish stripe down the
mid-section of body. Amberjack have a dark stripe from their nose to the front
of dorsal fin which"lights up" when they are in feeding mode.
Where Found: Offshore around rocky reefs, debris, and wrecks, typically in 60 - 240 feet of water; juveniles associated with floating objects and may occur in water less than 30 feet deep.
Feeding Habits: Feeds best on live bait (pinfish, cigar minnows, croakers, Grunts, spadefish and squirrelfish). Also feeds on dead bait (spanish sardines, threadfin and finger mullet) squid, and crustaceans.
Size Range: From 20-100 lbs. Current Florida state record 142 lbs.
Bag Limit/Size Limit: 1 Greater Amberjack per person per day - amberjack must be 28 inches in length from nose to fork of tail.
Food Value: Good table fare if cooked properly. Thick white fillets, with a medium to strong fish taste. Served in restaurants as a main dish, or used as key ingredient in fish spread.