Spottail pinfish in Florida

Meet the species

Spottail pinfish
Image credit: © diane rome peebles

Scientific name

Diplodus holbrookii

Overview

Coastal waters with vegetated bottoms.

Typical size

Up to 18 inches coastal waters with vegetated bottoms. Feed mainly on invertebrates

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 with vegetated bottoms.

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Sources

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