Giant Trevally (GT)
Technique
Surface poppers, metal spoons
Hotspot
Reef channels, drop-offs
Historical encounter rate
75%+
Typical size
30-80lbs (catch & release)
Target Species Guide
Target Species & Historical Encounter Rates
This page centralizes the operator-record species metrics so GT, Dogtooth Tuna, Wahoo, Barracuda, Amberjack, and Dorado are described with one consistent figure each across the site.
Encounter rates are historical and technique-dependent, not guarantees. The same source data is reused anywhere these stats appear so future edits do not drift out of sync.
How to read the guide
Technique
Primary presentation used when the species is targeted.
Hotspot
The main water type or structure where the species is commonly encountered.
Encounter rate
A single standardized historical figure used throughout the site.
Dogtooth Tuna
Technique
Metal spoons, plugs
Hotspot
Open water, current edges
Historical encounter rate
60%+
Typical size
20-50lbs (catch & release)
Wahoo
Technique
Trolling, casting
Hotspot
Current lines, baitfish schools
Historical encounter rate
40%+
Typical size
25-70lbs (catch & release)
Barracuda
Technique
Live bait, topwater
Hotspot
Night fishing grounds
Historical encounter rate
85%+
Typical size
15-40lbs (catch & release)
Amberjack
Technique
Deep jigging, bait fishing
Hotspot
Deep reefs, wrecks
Historical encounter rate
50%+
Typical size
20-60lbs (catch & release)
Dorado (Mahi-Mahi)
Technique
Trolling, surface lures
Hotspot
Floating debris, current edges
Historical encounter rate
30%+
Typical size
15-40lbs
Why this page exists
The old site mixed several different catch-rate claims for the same audience. This page replaces that approach with one source of truth so the charter pages, package pages, and future updates can all point to the same species data.
Next steps
Use the charter and package links to compare route fit, then book the trip style that matches your target species and fishing window.