Pigfish in Florida

Meet the species

Pigfish
Image credit: © diane rome peebles

Scientific name

Orthopristis chrysoptera

Overview

Coastal waters

Typical size

Up to 15 inches popular as bait.

At a glance

Regions
Statewide gulf, statewide atlantic
Water
Saltwater

When to fish

Season notes

No recreational fishing season calendar; baitfish or non-angling / protected-imperiled / nonnative taxa focus.

More season details

Where to fish

Florida regions

Statewide gulf & statewide atlantic

Water

Saltwater

Habitat

Coastal waters

More locations and access

Videos

Sources

Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.