Top Green Jack Fishing Countries

The green jack (Caranx caballus), also known as the horse jack, is a medium-sized, fast-swimming pelagic fish found in the subtropical and tropical waters of the eastern Pacific Ocean, from southern California to Peru, including the Galapagos Islands. Recognized for its metallic greenish-blue coloration and streamlined body, the green jack is an important species for both commercial and artisanal fisheries. The top countries harvesting green jack are Mexico, Ecuador, and Peru, where the species is caught using purse seines, gillnets, and hook-and-line methods, often alongside other jacks and small pelagic fish. In these countries, green jack is valued for its role in local diets and as bait in larger fisheries, contributing significantly to coastal economies. While not as globally prominent as some other jack species, the green jack supports vibrant regional fisheries and markets throughout the eastern Pacific.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.