Species guide
How to catch Squeteague
Cynoscion regalis
The squeteague, also known as the weakfish, is a popular game fish found along North America's Atlantic coast and Gulf of Mexico. It has a streamlined body and is prized for its fighting ability and tasty flesh. Juveniles inhabit estuaries while adults prefer shallow coastal waters over sandy bottoms.
Where they live
Found in brackish and saltwater, squeteague inhabits shallow coastal areas with sand and sandy mud bottoms, typically at depths of 10 to 26 meters. They seasonally migrate to river estuaries in summer for breeding and feeding.
Typical size
Up to about 98 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- crustaceans
- juvenile fish
Best baits
- shrimp
- small baitfish
- crabs
Best lures
- soft plastic swimbaits
- jigs
- topwater plugs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- surf fishing
- casting lures near structures
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