Smoothhound s are slender with a tapering, blunt snout. The upper sides vary from gray to brown with the underside a yellowish gray to white. Their eyes are large, oval-shaped and catlike. They have two large spineless dorsal fins with the first dorsal fin slightly larger than the second. The upper lobe of tail has a deep notch near the tip. Their teeth are pavement-like and non-cutting.
Diet: lobsters, crabs, shrimps, small fishes, and squids
Habitat & Range
Smoothhound s are a common resident on continental shelves, bays, and other inshore waters, preferring shallow waters of less than 60 feet deep. A scavenger and opportunistic predator, they feed on lobsters, crabs, shrimps, small fishes, and squids.
Where to Fishing
Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Day, and Inland Bays
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Often despised by fisherman, smoothhound s are usually caught accidentally by anglers fishing for other species. There is hardly any bait a smoothhound won't bite. They can be caught with strips of squid, cut pieces of fish, or pieces of peeler crab on bottom rigs.
