Sand perch in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Diplectrum formosum
Overview
Coastal waters, including bays, seagrass beds and shallow banks.
Typical size
Up to 12 inches despite their common name, sand perch are not “true” squirrelfishes.
At a glance
- Regions
- Statewide gulf, statewide atlantic
- Water
- Saltwater
When to fish
Good months
January–december
Season notes
Intentional year round display: FL saltwater game species without a narrower FWC peak calendar; not an invented peak.
Where to fish
Florida regions
Statewide gulf & statewide atlantic
Water
Saltwater
Habitat
Coastal waters, including bays, seagrass beds and shallow banks.
Videos
- HOW TO LOAD UP ON mojarra SAND perch FOR BAIT · Open original
- SAND perch (mojarra) HOW TO - USE these TO catch snook (FF episode 11, season 1) · Open original
- Last chance… this sand perch saved the trip! - offshore fishing tips and techniques · Open original
- How and where to catch (mojarra/sand perch) · Open original
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Sources
- Myfwc.com (2 pages)
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.