Other names: Common jack, Black-tailed trevally, Couvalli jack, Black cavalli, Jack crevale
The crevalle jack, Caranx hippos, is a large, fast-swimming fish found in the Atlantic Ocean. Recognizable by its robust body and deeply forked tail, it inhabits coastal waters and estuaries. This species is a favorite among anglers due to its powerful fight when hooked, and it is also commercially fished.
Other names
Common jack, Black-tailed trevally, Couvalli jack, Black cavalli, Jack crevale
Length
~70" (max 124)
Weight
~2" (max 32)
Water
Salt
Water Temp
18-29° F
Depth
350 ft
Acme Kastmaster Spoon
Bass Assassin
Bass Assassin Sea Shad
Clouser Deep Minnow
Crabs
Cut Bait (Fish)
Herring
Mullet
Pilchards
Rapala Skitter WalkAlways open
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Crevalle jacks inhabit shallow coastal waters, estuaries, and occasionally freshwater
They prefer areas with sandy or muddy bottoms and are often found near reefs and seagrass beds
Their diet includes smaller fish, shrimp, and other invertebrates, making them opportunistic predators
Juveniles are commonly found in brackish estuaries and along sandy beaches, moving to deeper waters as they mature
Spawning occurs offshore, typically in warmer months
Eggs are pelagic, floating in the open water until they hatch
Juveniles initially inhabit estuarine and coastal areas before moving to adult habitats
Crevalle jacks form fast-moving schools, although larger individuals may be solitary. They exhibit strong site fidelity, often returning to the same feeding and spawning grounds
