Tripletail love shrimp and small crabs, but they are opportunistic feeders that gladly make a meal out of small baitfish and the young of numerous species seeking shelter around buoys, weeds and other floating debris.

How do you catch a tripletail fish?

The tripletail is found in Florida waters primarily during spring, summer and fall. The most challenging way to catch tripletail is by sight fishing, by looking for “floating” fish – especially around weed lines or a line of lobster or crab trap buoys.

How big do tripletail get?

The tripletail grows to 35 inches (89 cm) in length and a weight of 41 pounds (18.6 kg ). However, the average weight is between 2.2 and 15.4 pounds (1-7 kg). The tripletail grows fastest in its first year.