Mojarra (Silver Jenny)
Eucinostomus gula
A small, shiny flat-bodied baitfish that schools on the flats and sandy bottoms. A favorite live bait for snook, flounder, and seatrout.
Where to find them
Sandy and grassy flats, beaches, and inlets; school over the bottom in shallow water.
Regulations by Region
No size or bag limits
This species is currently unregulated in Florida state waters — there is no minimum size or daily bag limit. It is generally not a primary target species and is most often used as bait or released. Always confirm current rules with FWC, as regulations can change.
No size or bag limit. Cast-net or tiny-hook them on the flats; deadly snook bait.
Top Baits
Sabiki Rig Recommendation
This species readily takes a sabiki rig. Match the hook size above to the fish you're after — drop alongside structure, bridges, or bait pods and jig gently to load up on live bait.
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