The Red Porgy is reddish on top and silvery-white on the bottom, highlighted by rows of small blue spots along the upper body. It has two blue streaks, one above and the other below the eye.
Diet: small fishes, shrimps, and crabs
Habitat & Range
Red Porgies prefer rock, rubble, or sand bottoms in 50 to 150 feet of water, but sometimes will venture much deeper. They feed on small fishes, shrimps, and crabs.
Where to Fishing
Atlantic Ocean
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Anglers sometimes catch Red Porgies while bottom fishing for other species. They are caught on bottom rigs baited with cut pieces of fish or strips of squid.
