| Spotted Seatrout | | | | through the Gulf of Mexico, although they are |
| In 2007, Spotted seatrout was the most popular | | | | rare north of Virginia. Pigfish are caught by |
| catch among marine recreational anglers . The | | | | recreational anglers and considered to be a good |
| species is caught in the Gulf of Mexico and the | | | | quality food fish. |
| south Atlantic regions, which have the highest | | | | Pigfish have limited commercial importance, and |
| combined concentration of saltwater anglers in the | | | | most commercial landings come as pigfish are |
| nation. | | | | mixed with other grunt species. Pigfish are also |
| | | | used as live bait especially in Florida and the Gulf |
| Redfish | | | | of Mexico. Pigfish reach lengths of about 18 |
| Redfish are common in the southern USA. Redfish | | | | inches, with a maximum weight of about 2 |
| inhabit shallow bays and esturaries, targeting | | | | pounds. Pigfish are short lived and rarely exceed 3 |
| crustaceans and baitfish. They are highly prized as | | | | years of age. |
| a recreational fish. Some redfish anglers compete | | | | Florida Pompano |
| in national tournaments that are similar to | | | | Florida Pompano range from Massachusetts to |
| freshwater bass fishing events. These beautiful | | | | the Gulf of Mexico as well as in parts of South |
| fish are also known as red drum. | | | | America. Florida Pompano are schooling fish that |
| Red Snapper | | | | are often found in the surf. They average 1-2 lbs, |
| Red snapper is one of the most sought after and | | | | are are highly regarded as a food fish. Florida |
| highly prized Gulf Coast fish. Red snapper is low in | | | | pompano are said to bring the highest price per |
| saturated fat and sodium and is a very good | | | | pound of any fish in the United States. |
| source of protein. In 2006, Over 4.5 million pounds | | | | Blueline Tilefish |
| of red snapper, valued at over $13 million, were | | | | Blueline or gray tilefish (Caulolatilus microps) are |
| caught commercially in the USA. | | | | another species of tilefish. They also burrow and |
| Spot | | | | sometimes live in communities along the bottom. |
| Spot are named and identified by the distinctive | | | | Adults weigh an average of 10-25 pounds. Blueline |
| dark spot above the pectoral fin It is also known | | | | Tilefish have firm, white meat with a mild flavor. |
| as lafayette, goody, or Norfolk spot. Spot are | | | | Amberjacks |
| common from Cape Cod to Florida and through | | | | Amberjacks are large saltwater fish that love |
| the Gulf of Mexico. The species is considered both | | | | structure such as reefs, shipwrecks and rocky |
| a valuable commercial and recreational species | | | | outcrops. These hard fighting fish are caught live |
| throughout its range. | | | | lining baits around oil rigs, wrecks, reefs and other |
| Spot rarely exceed 10 inches in length. The fish | | | | hotspots. |
| are highly sought after as a food fish by both | | | | Yellowfin Tuna |
| commercial and recreational fishermen. These | | | | Yellowfin tuna are a favorite among anglers in |
| panfish are abundant in near-shore oceanic areas, | | | | many parts of the USA and worldwide. These fish |
| coastal bays, and estuaries. | | | | are found where ever there is warm water and |
| Pinfish | | | | pods of baitfish. Yellowfin travel in groups and |
| Pinfish, also known as sailor's choice, or pin perch | | | | their aggressive feeding habits sometimes get |
| is one of the most common inshore fish. It | | | | them in trouble as anglers. |
| ranges from Massachusetts through the Gulf of | | | | Mahi Mahi |
| Mexico. Pinfish known to coastal anglers as a "bait | | | | Mahi Mahi, also known as dorado or dolphin fish |
| stealer," but are sought after as a bait for other | | | | are fast growing, pelagic fish. They are among the |
| larger fish. Pinfish are abundant from Virginia south. | | | | most beautiful of all fish. Younger fish school in |
| They occur over a wide variety of bottom types | | | | large numbers, orienting to sargasso weed or |
| but prefer vegetated bottoms. Pinfish can tolerate | | | | floating debri. Larger fish are loners or travel in |
| wide variations in temperature and salinity | | | | small groups, but still orient to floating structure. |
| conditions. Pinfish reach lengths of about 15 inches, | | | | The males develop a blunt forehead and grow |
| although most pinfish are 4-8 inches in length and | | | | larger than the females, sometimes reaching |
| are usually considered as baitfish. | | | | lengths of 5 feet and weighing 30-50 lbs. |
| Pigfish | | | | Wahoo |
| Pigfish are colorful members of the grunt family. | | | | Wahoo live in the open ocean and are common |
| They are marked with a bluish upper and a silver | | | | along much of the USA and Caribbean. The |
| lower body. Each scale has a blue center and | | | | beautiful fish are caught in a variety of ways |
| bronze edge, which forms a series of | | | | including trolling, jigging, fly fishing, kite fishing, live |
| yellow-brown stripes on the sides and sometimes | | | | baiting and others. Their razor sharp teeth and |
| exhibits orange bands on the snout and head. The | | | | incredible speed make wahoo a very difficult fish |
| full range of pigfish extends from Massachusetts | | | | to land. |