Queenfish
(Scomberoides commersonnianus)

Other common names:
Queenie.
Leatherskin.

Identification:
Upper body blue-green, lower body silver with golden tints and shiny silver belly.
Large dark spots along body and a forked tail.

Temperature range:
21 - 30 Celsius (70 - 86 Fahrenheit).

Typical location:
Around islands, rocks and inshore reefs.

Fishing methods:
Trolling smaller lures, minnows, spoons and poppers.
Casting minnows, spoons and poppers.
Fly-casting.

Fighting characteristics:
A very fast and active jumper.

Thai Fishing Guide's recommended hot spots for catching Queenfish:

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