Barracuda
RareSaltwater
An explosively aggressive predator with a torpedo-shaped body and razor teeth, striking fast-moving lures with violent speed. A wire leader is essential — light line gets bitten through instantly.
Profile
- Fight: 7/10
- Trophy: 4/10
- Wariness: 3/10
- Abundance: 4/10
- Aggression: 10/10
- Table: 2/10
- Typical weight
- 3.3–11.0 lbs (1.5–5.0 kg)
- Record
- 55.1 lbs (25.0 kg)
Season
- Jan: 25%
- Feb: 25%
- Mar: 35%
- Apr: 50%
- May: 65%
- Jun: 70%
- Jul: 70%
- Aug: 65%
- Sep: 55%
- Oct: 40%
- Nov: 28%
- Dec: 25%
Seasonality shown is typical for temperate North America — your local waters may vary.
Time of day
- 12 AM: 8%
- 1 AM: 6%
- 2 AM: 5%
- 3 AM: 5%
- 4 AM: 6%
- 5 AM: 15%
- 6 AM: 35%
- 7 AM: 55%
- 8 AM: 70%
- 9 AM: 80%
- 10 AM: 85%
- 11 AM: 85%
- 12 PM: 80%
- 1 PM: 78%
- 2 PM: 80%
- 3 PM: 82%
- 4 PM: 78%
- 5 PM: 65%
- 6 PM: 45%
- 7 PM: 25%
- 8 PM: 15%
- 9 PM: 12%
- 10 PM: 10%
- 11 PM: 9%
Conditions
Temp72–84°F (22–29°C)
Depth3–49 ft (1–15 m)
PressureAny
LightBright
Lures
Tips
- Always use a wire leader — barracuda's sharp teeth cut straight through light line.
- A fast, erratic retrieve with a topwater lure or spoon triggers the most aggressive strikes.
- Look for barracuda cruising near the surface in clear, bright water.
Live bite index for your spot
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