Florida City Grey Triggerfish Fishing Charter Trip

The Grey Triggerfish (Balistes capriscus) is a distinctive species found in Florida City's coastal waters. Known also as Leatherjacket, Leatherneck, or Taly, this ray-finned fish displays a characteristic pale grey to greenish-grey coloration, sometimes with a yellowish-brown hue. The body features three indistinct broad dark stripes and a pale streak on the chin, with the upper part of their eyes showcasing a vibrant blue color. Occasionally, small blue spots and lines appear on the upper body and dorsal fins, while white spots and lines may mark the lower areas. A member of the Balistidae family, Grey Triggerfish are prized catches in Florida's flats fishing scene, where their strength relative to size makes them exciting targets. They thrive in Butler Beach's clear shallows where sight casting techniques are particularly effective. Their territorial nature and preference for structure makes them predictable yet challenging quarry for anglers working the productive flats around Florida City.