Pompano

Spawn offshore March to September. Feeds on mollusks and crustaceans, especially sand fleas. Local movements are influenced by the tide, and seasonal movements are influenced by temperature.

Appearance:
Dark greenish gray on back, shading to silver sides | Yellowish coloration on belly | Caudal fin with a wider form than permit

Size:
Up to 24 inches

Habitat:
Inshore and nearshore waters, especially along sandy beaches, oyster bars and over seagrass beds, often in turbid water. Found in water as deep as 130 feet.

Fun Fish Facts:
State Record: 8lb 4 oz, caught near Port St. Joe

POMPANO

Trachinotus carolinus

POMPANO

Appearance: Dark greenish gray on back, shading to silver sides | Yellowish coloration on belly | Caudal fin with a wider form than permit

Habitat: Inshore and nearshore waters, especially along sandy beaches, oyster bars and over seagrass beds, often in turbid water. Found in water as deep as 130 feet.

Appearance:
Dark greenish gray on back, shading to silver sides | Yellowish coloration on belly | Caudal fin with a wider form than permit

Habitat:
Inshore and nearshore waters, especially along sandy beaches, oyster bars and over seagrass beds, often in turbid water. Found in water as deep as 130 feet.