Use live shrimp, sand fleas or fiddler crabs on a small hook fished on the bottom. When cleaning, beware of the sharp gill covers.
Appearance: The body has a lightly colored background with vertical black bars on sides | Prominent teeth, including incisors, molars, and rounded grinders | Dorsal and anal fins with strong, sharp spines
Size: Up to 36 inches
Habitat: Coastal waters near structures such as oyster bars, seawalls and tidal creeks. They move nearshore during late winter and early spring for spawning.
Fun Fish Facts: State Record: 15lb 2 oz, caught near Homosassa
