Top Tripletail Fishing Countries

The Tripletail (Lobotes surinamensis) is a unique, laterally compressed fish recognized for its three rounded fins, which give it its name. Found in warm, coastal waters worldwide, tripletail are prized by recreational anglers for their strong fight and excellent table quality. Commercially, the species is not heavily targeted on a global scale, but several countries have notable tripletail fisheries. The United States, particularly in the Gulf of Mexico and along the southeastern Atlantic coast, is renowned for its recreational tripletail fishery, with states like Florida and Louisiana leading in catch numbers. Australia also boasts a significant tripletail fishery, especially in the tropical northern regions. In Southeast Asia, countries such as Indonesia and India occasionally harvest tripletail, often as bycatch in artisanal fisheries. While not a staple of large-scale commercial fishing, the tripletail remains a sought-after species for sport anglers and small-scale fishers in these top countries.

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