Striped anchovy in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Anchoa hepsetus
Overview
Shallow bays and estuaries
Typical size
Up to 6 inches shallow bays and estuaries form dense schools and tolerate a wide range of salinities.
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.
Where to fish
Florida regions
Statewide gulf & statewide atlantic
Water
Saltwater
Habitat
Shallow bays and estuaries
Videos
Sources
- Myfwc.com
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.