Yellowfin menhaden in Florida
Meet the species
Scientific name
Brevoortia smithi
Overview
Found nearshore and in bays and estuaries.
Typical size
Up to 13 inches found nearshore and in bays and estuaries. Feeds by filtering phytoplankton
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
Found nearshore and in bays and estuaries.
Videos
Sources
- Myfwc.com
Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.