Northern Puffer s have a yellow, brown or olive body covered in small prickles with a yellow or white belly. They have dark, vertical, splotchy bars (stripes) on the sides and small, black spots on the back, sides and cheeks with a tiny, beak-like mouth. Like most puffers, the Northern Puffer "puffs up" into a ball in self-defense.
Diet: shellfish, and occasionally on small fishes
Habitat & Range
The Northern Puffer can be found in bays, estuaries, and protected coastal waters. They feed on shellfish, and occasionally on small fishes.
Where to Fishing
Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay, and Inland Bays
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Northern Puffer s are usually caught accidentally by anglers fishing for other species. They can be caught with pieces of squid, clams, bloodworms, or pieces of peeler crab on bottom rigs.
