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Spotted Seatrout
Cynoscion nebulosus
Abundant and beginner-friendly, seatrout school over grass flats and readily hit live and artificial baits.
Where to find them
Seagrass flats, deeper potholes, and creek mouths; concentrate in deeper water during cold snaps.
Regulations by Region
Atlantic Coast
Season open- Size limit
- 15"-19" total length, one over 19" allowed
- Bag limit
- 3 per person per day (Southeast zone)
- Season
- Open year-round
One fish over 19" may be retained within the daily bag.
Gulf Coast
Season open- Size limit
- 15"-19" total length, one over 19" allowed
- Bag limit
- 3-5 per person depending on zone
- Season
- Open year-round
Bag limit varies by Gulf management zone.
Top Baits
live shrimpsoft plastic jerkbaitstopwaterpopping cork rigs
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