Species guide
How to catch Leopard toadfish
Opsanus pardus
saltwatergame fishBatrachoididae
The Leopard Toadfish is a saltwater species known for its elongated body and distinct pattern. It typically lives on deeper rocky reefs offshore. This fish is considered a gamefish in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic waters of North America.
Where they live
Found offshore on deeper rocky reefs in the Gulf of Mexico and western Atlantic Ocean. Prefers saltwater environments around North America.
Typical size
Up to about 38 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- crustaceans
- marine invertebrates
Best baits
- shrimp
- small cut bait
- crabs
Best lures
- soft plastic jigs
- bucktail jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging near rocky reefs
- using baited hooks on the bottom
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