Bigeye scad in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Selar crumenophthalmus
Overview
Prefers clear oceanic waters.
Typical size
Up to 24 inches prefers clear oceanic waters. Usually nocturnal and feed at night on invertebrates and plankton
At a glance
- Water
- Saltwater
When to fish
Season notes
No recreational fishing season calendar; baitfish or non-angling / protected-imperiled / nonnative taxa focus.
Where to fish
Water
Saltwater
Habitat
Prefers clear oceanic waters.
Videos
Sources
- Myfwc.com
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.