Gulf menhaden in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Brevoortia patronus
Overview
Nearshore waters
Typical size
Rarely over 10 inches nearshore waters spawn offshore across the northern gulf in the winter; valuable commercial fishery
At a glance
- Regions
- Statewide gulf
- Water
- Saltwater
When to fish
Season notes
No recreational fishing season calendar; baitfish or non-angling / protected-imperiled / nonnative taxa focus.
Where to fish
Florida regions
Statewide gulf
Water
Saltwater
Habitat
Nearshore waters
Videos
Sources
- Myfwc.com
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.