Sand Seatrout
Cynoscion arenarius
The sand seatrout is a smaller member of the drum family found in the Gulf of Mexico, closely related to the spotted seatrout but lacking the distinctive spots. It has a pale, yellowish coloration and a softer flesh than its spotted cousin.
Sand Seatrout at a glance
- Scientific name
- Cynoscion arenarius
- Typical size
- 10-16 inches, 0.5-2 lbs
- State record
- Approximately 1 lb 12 oz, though Florida records for this species are not prominently documented compared to spotted seatrout
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Sand seatrout inhabit shallow coastal waters, bays, estuaries, and nearshore Gulf waters, often found over sandy or muddy bottoms. They are commonly caught by anglers using live shrimp, small jigs, or soft plastic baits. They often school in large numbers and are frequently caught as bycatch while targeting spotted seatrout.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a sand seatrout 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™ worksSand Seatrout questions people ask
Sand Seatrout is Cynoscion arenarius.
A typical sand seatrout runs 10-16 inches, 0.5-2 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every sand seatrout you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Sand seatrout inhabit shallow coastal waters, bays, estuaries, and nearshore Gulf waters, often found over sandy or muddy bottoms. They are commonly caught by anglers using live shrimp, small jigs, or soft plastic baits. They often school in large numbers and are frequently caught as bycatch while targeting spotted seatrout. 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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