Species guide
How to catch Gulf kingcroaker
Menticirrhus littoralis
brackishsaltwatergame fishSciaenidae
The Gulf kingcroaker is a coastal fish found mainly in sandy and muddy bottoms. It is popular among anglers and feeds primarily on worms and crustaceans. Juveniles are commonly found in surf zones and sometimes in estuaries.
Where they live
Found in brackish and saltwater coastal areas of the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, and Atlantic near North America, especially over sandy and muddy bottoms up to 10 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 48 cm
What they eat
- worms
- crustaceans
Best baits
- worms
- shrimp
- crabs
Best lures
- soft plastic shrimp lures
- jigs
- small spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- surf fishing
- light spinning
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