First Cast species profile
Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
Saltwater
Also called: spotted seatrout, spotted sea trout, speckled seatrout, speck, specks, spotted trout, speckled sea trout, gator trout, yellowmouth trout
Overview
An ambush predator that keys on glass minnows and shrimp along current seams, grass lines, and sandy potholes.
- Family
- Sciaenidae
- Typical habitat
- Grass edges, Shell pads, Drop-offs
- Takes
- Live shrimp, Croaker, Soft plastic
- Seasonality
- Low-light topwater windows are best in warm months; cold fronts push fish toward deeper drains and channels.
Identification
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Identify a catch →Regulations
3 fish per day; 15 - 20 in; season open. One spotted seatrout over 28 inches may be retained per license year with a properly completed Spotted Seatrout Tag; one additional oversized fish requires a Bonus Spotted Seatrout Tag.
Bag limit: 3 fish per day
Length: 15 - 20 in
One spotted seatrout over 28 inches may be retained per license year with a properly completed Spotted Seatrout Tag; one additional oversized fish requires a Bonus Spotted Seatrout Tag.
Verify current regulations with the state or federal authority before fishing.