Gulf Kingcroaker
Menticirrhus littoralis
A member of the drum family found in the Gulf of Mexico, characterized by its elongated barbel on the chin and silvery coloration. It's a bottom-dwelling species that feeds primarily on small crustaceans and marine worms.
Gulf Kingcroaker at a glance
- Scientific name
- Menticirrhus littoralis
- Typical size
- 8-12 inches, 0.5-1 lb
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Gulf Kingcroakers inhabit sandy and muddy bottoms in shallow coastal waters, typically in depths of 10-100 feet. They are commonly caught by anglers using bottom rigs with small hooks and baits like shrimp, squid, or marine worms while fishing for other species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a gulf kingcroaker 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™ worksGulf Kingcroaker questions people ask
Gulf Kingcroaker is Menticirrhus littoralis.
A typical gulf kingcroaker runs 8-12 inches, 0.5-1 lb. Cobia records the length and weight of every gulf kingcroaker you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Gulf Kingcroakers inhabit sandy and muddy bottoms in shallow coastal waters, typically in depths of 10-100 feet. They are commonly caught by anglers using bottom rigs with small hooks and baits like shrimp, squid, or marine worms while fishing for other species. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore in the Fishdex.
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.
Tomorrow morning starts tonight
Set your home water, pick a drive radius, and wake up to a plan.
Android coming soon
iPhone, iOS 17 or later. Setup takes about a minute.