Saltwater
Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
- Peak season
- Fall and Spring
- Length range
- 25–80 cm
- Weight range
- 0.3–7 kg
- Typical depth
- 0–10 m
Habitat
Grass flats, oyster bars, and estuaries along the Gulf and South Atlantic coasts. Prefers shallow, grassy areas.
Behavior
Ambush predator that hides near grass and structure. Feeds on shrimp, mullet, and small crabs on the flats.
Best techniques
- Soft plastics under popping cork
- Topwater plugs at dawn
- Live shrimp under float
- MirrOlure twitchbaits
