Spot in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Leiostomus xanthurus
Overview
Coastal waters
Typical size
Up to 14 inches coastal waters feeds on invertebrates and decaying material.
At a glance
- Regions
- Statewide gulf, statewide atlantic
- Water
- Saltwater
Florida fishing record
- Weight
- 17 lb 7 oz
- Location
- Ft. Pierce
- Date
- May 11, 1995
- Angler
- Craig F. Carson
- Type
- Florida state record
Record catch notes
17.44 lb; by craig F. Carson; on 05/11/1995; at ft. Pierce
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
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Sources
- Myfwc.com (2 pages)
- Catchafloridamemory.com
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.