Fish Database — The Complete Freshwater & Saltwater Species Reference

Angler Photos

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Identifying

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Large, prominent reddish eyes adapted for low-light hunting. Deep, compressed body, uniformly red to reddish-orange. Short snout. Adults reach 12–16 inches.\n\n

Tackle & Bait

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Best Baits: Squid strips, cut fish, shrimp.\n\n

Top Locations

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Taken incidentally on deep-drop reef rigs. Night fishing near structure is most productive as Bigeye are nocturnal predators.