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Spangled Emperor Fishing

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30 ft
Up to 6 persons
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Trips from
US $1,650
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22 ft
Up to 3 persons
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Last booking: 2 days ago
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US $626
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21 ft
Up to 6 persons
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US $200
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24 ft
Up to 4 persons
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US $400
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27 ft
Up to 4 persons
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US $463
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48 ft
Up to 10 persons
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Last booking: 5 days ago
Trips from
US $250
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38 ft
Up to 8 persons
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US $650
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38 ft
Up to 10 persons
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28 ft
Up to 6 persons
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41 ft
Up to 7 persons
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Trips from
US $545

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What anglers say about Spangled Emperor fishing

  • 5.0
    /5
    (4 Hour Trip)

    Superbe sortie de pêche

    Le capitaine, ainsi que les membres et le staff ont été merveilleux, je recommande!!!!
    Mickael B.
    Mickael B.
    Reviewed on Aug 14, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (Half Day Trip – Shared - 11:30 AM)

    7 kg golden snapper 👌 unreal day on the water

    We had a great day with Andrew. Caught heaps of fish and a huge 7kg golden snapper. Boat was great and the skipper drove very well
    Thomas D.
    Thomas D.
    Reviewed on Jun 4, 2026
  • 5.0
    /5
    (4 Hours Fishing + BBQ Customisable)

    A Private Sea Trip Worth Repeating – Highly Recommended

    Tõlge inglise keelde: This was our second trip with the Aye Aye Maritime crew. The entire team was exceptionally kind, provided very precise guidance, and gave their all to ensure the sea trip was memorable and that the goal was achieved. Once again, we were very satisfied. We will definitely come back and continue to recommend them to everyone who wants a memorable and experience-rich private sea journey!
    Sandra P.
    Sandra P.
    Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
  • 5.0
    /5
    (Half Day Trip – Shared)

    Best day out on the water!

    We had a fabulous day on the water catching a great variety of fish including a black cobia! Thank you so much. 5 stars and would highly recommend!
    Karen S.
    Karen S.
    Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
  • 5.0
    /5

    Reeling in Memories

    Every trip is an adventure. Stunning views of the Red Sea and the thrill of catching something big make it unforgettable. Thanks captain!
    Veronica L.
    Veronica L.
    Reviewed on Nov 1, 2025

About Spangled Emperor fishing

Size
4.5 - 6.5 kg (9 lb 14 oz - 14 lb 5 oz)
Food Value
Excellent
Game Quality
Good
These colorful reef-lovers are a staple of fishing trips and dinner plates all across the Indo-Pacific. They've picked up a variety of names to match their wide range, including Yellow Sweetlip, Yellow Emperor, Green Snapper, Northwest Snapper, Sand Bream, and Spanglie. In Arabic, they are known as Shaari. Whatever you call them, Spangled Emperor makes for a fun fight and a great meal. 

How Big?

Depending on where you're fishing, your average Spanglie will weigh around 4.5 - 6.5 kg (9 lb 14 oz -to 14 lb 5 oz). They can get much bigger than that, though. The IGFA all-tackle record for Spangled Emperor weighed in at a staggering 9.45 kg (20 lb 13 oz) when it was brought ashore in the town of Muroto, Japan back in 2002.
Happy woman holding Spangled Emperor
 
A happy angler with her Spangled Emperor caught in Western Australia

When and Where

You can enjoy a day of Spangled Emperor fishing from East Africa to the south of Japan and from Australia and New Caledonia to the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf. They live around reefs anywhere from 30 - 200 m (98 - 656') down. Rough corals are their favorite haunts, especially when they have gravelly or sandy bottom nearby. Juvenile fish also show up inshore around mangroves and seagrasses. Spanglies aren't migratory and can be caught year-round, although local restrictions may apply.

How to Catch Spangled Emperor

The easiest way to fish for Spangled Emperor is with bottom rigs and cut strips of fish, squid, or octopus. You don't need anything fancy if you're just looking for dinner. You can have some real fun taking them in shallower spots with light tackle and lures, though. Soft plastics, metals, plugs, and stickbaits are all effective options. Spanglies strike hard and show some real strength as they make for the corals in sharp bursts.

Good to eat?

Absolutely! They're a popular meal in Australia and the Persian Gulf and are enjoyed throughout their native range. They have a white, moist, firm flesh with a deliciously mild taste. Bake or steam them whole, or fillet them and cook them any way you want. You can't go wrong with Spangled Emperor unless you burn them!
These colorful reef-lovers are a staple of fishing trips and dinner plates all across the Indo-Pacific. They've picked up a variety of names to match their wide range, including Yellow Sweetlip, Yellow Emperor, Green Snapper, Northwest Snapper, Sand Bream, and Spanglie. In Arabic, they are known as Shaari. Whatever you call them, Spangled Emperor makes for a fun fight and a great meal. 

How Big?

Depending on where you're fishing, your average Spanglie will weigh around 4.5 - 6.5 kg (9 lb 14 oz -to 14 lb 5 oz). They can get much bigger than that, though. The IGFA all-tackle record for Spangled Emperor weighed in at a staggering 9.45 kg (20 lb 13 oz) when it was brought ashore in the town of Muroto, Japan back in 2002.
Happy woman holding Spangled Emperor
 
A happy angler with her Spangled Emperor caught in Western Australia

When and Where

You can enjoy a day of Spangled Emperor fishing from East Africa to the south of Japan and from Australia and New Caledonia to the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf. They live around reefs anywhere from 30 - 200 m (98 - 656') down. Rough corals are their favorite haunts, especially when they have gravelly or sandy bottom nearby. Juvenile fish also show up inshore around mangroves and seagrasses. Spanglies aren't migratory and can be caught year-round, although local restrictions may apply.

How to Catch Spangled Emperor

The easiest way to fish for Spangled Emperor is with bottom rigs and cut strips of fish, squid, or octopus. You don't need anything fancy if you're just looking for dinner. You can have some real fun taking them in shallower spots with light tackle and lures, though. Soft plastics, metals, plugs, and stickbaits are all effective options. Spanglies strike hard and show some real strength as they make for the corals in sharp bursts.

Good to eat?

Absolutely! They're a popular meal in Australia and the Persian Gulf and are enjoyed throughout their native range. They have a white, moist, firm flesh with a deliciously mild taste. Bake or steam them whole, or fillet them and cook them any way you want. You can't go wrong with Spangled Emperor unless you burn them!