Butterfish has a thin deep body that is grayish blue on top, paler on the sides with numerous dark spots and a silver belly. The dark spots often fade after death.
Diet: jellyfish, small fishes, squids, shrimps, and marine worms
Habitat & Range
A schooling fish, Butterfish are found in both offshore and shallow inshore waters. When in shallow waters, they strongly prefer sandy bottoms. They feed on jellyfish, small fishes, squids, shrimps, and marine worms.
Where to Fishing
Delaware Bay, Inland Bays and Atlantic Ocean
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
When Butterfish move into shallow sheltered bays and estuaries, they are usually caught by bottom fishing with very small hooks using small pieces of bloodworm, squid, or clams.
