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Great Barracuda

Great Barracuda

Sphyraena barracuda

  • 1lakes
  • 29logged catches
  • 45.45 kg heaviest logged

The Great Barracuda (Sphyraena barracuda) is a medium-sized voracious predator found in warm waters across all oceans. Weighing up to 50 kg, it hunts in diverse environments – from shallow mangroves to deeper reefs – though it’s rarely seen below 110 m. This aggressive predator bites in any weather, day or night.Young Barracudas hunt in groups, while adults live and hunt alone. They primarily feed on small fish, occasionally squid, and very rarely, shrimp.

What actually catches it ranked by real logged catches

Baits

Japanese Anchovy 1 Japanese Jack Mackerel 1

Lures

Giant Popper 130 g, #7/0 5 Stealth Popper 170 g, #8/0 2 Saltwater Spoon 120 g, #7/0 2 Giant Popper 130 g, #7/0 1

Best setups by lake 1 lakes with data

Noomaa Kuda Atholhu — 29 catches , best 45.45 kg

  • Giant Popper 130 g, #7/0 Spinning Boat 3×
  • Stealth Popper 170 g, #8/0 Spinning Boat 2×
  • Giant Popper 130 g, #7/0 Spinning 2×
  • Japanese Anchovy Livebait Trolling Hook #8/0 Trolling bait Boat 1×

How to catch

How to catch a unique Great Barracuda? You can catch this fish either with bait or lures.

If you prefer to use natural baits, then the best way to catch Great Barracuda would be to use Japanese Jack Mackerel on a size #10/0 hook.

If you are more into artificial lures, you should go for some Saltwater Poppers. The most successful lure is Orange/White Giant Popper 130 g, #7/0.

Where to find it

Noomaa Kuda Atholhu Maldives

Also listed as effective documented, but not seen in the catch log

Scaled Sardines Small Flying Fish Large Flying Fish Split Tail Mullet #11886#11889#11923#131#2171#19880#19884#132#139#143

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