Orangemouth Weakfish
Cynoscion xanthulus
A member of the drum family with a distinctive orange-colored mouth and silvery body with yellowish fins. Known for their delicate mouth structure that tears easily when hooked.
Orangemouth Weakfish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Cynoscion xanthulus
- Typical size
- 12-16 inches, 1-2 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Found in shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries along sandy and muddy bottoms. Anglers target them with light tackle using shrimp, small fish, and soft plastics in areas with structure or drop-offs. Most active during dawn and dusk periods.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a orangemouth weakfish 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™ worksOrangemouth Weakfish questions people ask
Orangemouth Weakfish is Cynoscion xanthulus.
A typical orangemouth weakfish runs 12-16 inches, 1-2 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every orangemouth weakfish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries along sandy and muddy bottoms. Anglers target them with light tackle using shrimp, small fish, and soft plastics in areas with structure or drop-offs. Most active during dawn and dusk periods. 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.
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