Spotted Seatrout
About
The spotted seatrout also known as speckled weakfish (Cynoscion nebulosus) is a common Estuary fish found in the southern United States. Most of these fish are caught on shallow, grassy flats.
Spotted Seatrout reside in virtually any inshore waters, from the surf of outside islands to far up coastal rivers, where they often come for shelter during cold weather.Contrary to its name, the Spotted Seatrout is not a member of the trout family (Salmonidae), but of the drum family (Sciaenidae).
These fish have large, prominent canine teeth; dark back with grey or silvery sides marked with scattered ocellated(eye like spots) black spots of varying size. Plain black spots are also present on the dorsal and tail fins.
The average size of these fish is 0.5-1.0 kg (1-2 lb), but in most areas fish up to 2.5 kg (5 lb) are fairly common.These fish are active most at dawn and dusk.
The Spotted Seatrout makes for excellent table fare with a firm, white meat.
