Atlantic Croaker s have three to five pairs of small barbels or "whiskers" on their chin. Adults are silver with a pinkish cast, while young are silvery and iridescent. Older fish are brassy in color with brown vertical stripes on their sides.
Diet: marine worms, squids, shrimps, and small fishes
Habitat & Range
Atlantic Croaker s are found in estuarine and nearshore coastal waters. They prefer mud, sand, and shell bottoms where they feed on marine worms, squids, shrimps, and small fishes.
Where to Fishing
Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay and Inland Bays
Fishing Season
All year
Catch Limit: 50
Size Limit: 8 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Atlantic Croaker s are most often caught bottom fishing with bloodworms, squid strips, or pieces of peeler crab on bottom rigs. Larger Atlantic Croaker s are usually caught in nearshore waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | Fishing | Regulations | Season Dates | All year | Link |
