Striped Searobin

DE Striped Searobin Fishing Guide

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Striped Searobin s are red-brown to gray with a distinct stripe on each side of the body and a white underbelly. The large wing-like pectoral fins have a single broad blotch. Striped Searobin s may have the most beautiful eyes of any fish. They resemble gem stones circled by gold. Depending on how the light strikes them, the color of their eyes can vary from rich green to dark blue.

Diet: shrimps, crabs, clams, and small fishes

Habitat & Range

The Striped Searobin can be found on sandy bottoms of estuaries as well as nearshore. They feed on shrimps, crabs, clams, and small fishes.

Where to Fishing

Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay and Inland Bays

Frequently Asked Questions

Fishing Tips

Often despised by fisherman, Striped Searobin 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.

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