Georgia wildlife
Tripletail
Lobotes surinamensis
Tripletail often floats near structure, mimics floating debris.
See the Tripletail up close
Best months
Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep
Best viewed from a boat in summer; check the Georgia DNR fishing reports for recent sightings near buoys.
Where to look
Jekyll Island State Park beaches and adjacent inletsTybee Island's offshore waters near buoys
Conservation status
Uncommon seasonal visitor in warm coastal waters
Good to know
What is tripletail?
A warm-water fish that grows to 40 lbs, highly prized for its firm white flesh.
Where do tripletail live in Georgia?
They inhabit coastal waters near floating structures like crab trap buoys and debris lines from June through September.
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