Jolthead Porgy
Calamus bajonado
A large member of the porgy family with a high, rounded forehead and silvery body with blue markings. Known for its strong fighting ability and excellent table fare.
Jolthead Porgy at a glance
- Scientific name
- Calamus bajonado
- Typical size
- 12-20 inches, 2-8 lbs
- State record
- 23 lbs, 4 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found around reefs, rocky bottoms, and structure in depths of 30-200 feet throughout the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic coast. Anglers target them with bottom rigs using cut bait, squid, or crabs near hard structure and artificial reefs.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a jolthead porgy 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™ worksJolthead Porgy questions people ask
Jolthead Porgy is Calamus bajonado.
A typical jolthead porgy runs 12-20 inches, 2-8 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every jolthead porgy you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found around reefs, rocky bottoms, and structure in depths of 30-200 feet throughout the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic coast. Anglers target them with bottom rigs using cut bait, squid, or crabs near hard structure and artificial reefs. It is a salt water species, filed under reef 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.
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