Tautog have stout, rounded bodies that vary in color from brown to grayish or black with irregular bars or blotches on the sides They have a blunt head, thick lips, and strong teeth.
Diet: mussels, clams, crabs, amphipods (small shrimp-like creatures), shrimps, small lobsters, and barnacles
Habitat & Range
Tautog prefer nearshore coastal waters, near artificial reefs, wrecks, jetties, piers, and bridge pilings. They feed on mussels, clams, crabs, amphipods (small shrimp-like creatures), shrimps, small lobsters, and barnacles.
Where to Fishing
Atlantic Ocean
Fishing Season
Jan. 1 - May 15
Catch Limit: 4
Size Limit: 16 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Tautog do not take to artificial lures well. Green crabs, and pieces of peeler crabs are often used on bottom rigs.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | Fishing | Regulations | Season Dates | Jan. 1 - May 15 | Link |
