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Tarpon

Megalops atlanticus

Coasts: the Southeast, the Keys, the Gulf, the Caribbean

Season: Peak Apr–Jul

Typical size: 48-84 in, 25-200 lbs

Also called: Silver King, Poon

The silver king: an air-breathing throwback that jumps clear of the water and throws most hooks.

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