Atlantic Croaker
Micropogonias undulatus
Also called croaker, hardhead
Atlantic Croaker is a popular inshore species known for the distinctive croaking sound it makes when caught. They are excellent table fare and provide consistent action for anglers of all skill levels.
Atlantic Croaker at a glance
- Scientific name
- Micropogonias undulatus
- Typical size
- 10-16 inches
- IGFA world record
- 8 lbs 11 oz
- State record
- 5 lbs 11 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Bays, estuaries, and nearshore sandy bottoms. Named for the croaking sound they produce.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a atlantic croaker through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksAtlantic Croaker questions people ask
Atlantic Croaker is Micropogonias undulatus. Anglers also call it croaker, hardhead.
A typical atlantic croaker runs 10-16 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 8 lbs 11 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every atlantic croaker you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Bays, estuaries, and nearshore sandy bottoms. Named for the croaking sound they produce. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record atlantic croaker weighed 8 lbs 11 oz. The standing state record on file is 5 lbs 11 oz.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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