Weakfish are dark olive green above with the back and sides variously burnished with purple, lavender, green, blue, golden, or copper, and marked with a large number of small black, dark green or bronze spots. The anal fin is yellowish.
Diet: small fishes, shrimps, and crabs
Habitat & Range
Adult Weakfish are most frequently encountered along the coast within ten miles of shore. They reside in both estuarine and nearshore Atlantic Ocean habitats. They feed on small fishes, shrimps, and crabs.
Where to Fishing
Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay and Inland Bays
Fishing Season
All year
Catch Limit: 1
Size Limit: 13 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
Fishing Tips
Weakfish will take artificial lures such as bucktails tipped with a rubber worm. Squid strips and pieces of peeler crabs fished on bottom rigs are a time tested technique.
References
| State | Category | Directory | Subcategory | Content | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | Fishing | Regulations | Season Dates | All year | Link |
