Spot
Leiostomus xanthurus
Also called norfolk spot, spot croaker
A small drum species with distinctive dark spots along its sides and a high arched back. Popular target for light tackle fishing and excellent table fare.
Spot at a glance
- Scientific name
- Leiostomus xanthurus
- Typical size
- 6-14 inches, 0.5-2 lbs
- State record
- 2 lbs 4 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in shallow coastal waters, bays, and estuaries along sandy and muddy bottoms. Anglers target them using bottom rigs with small hooks and baits like bloodworms, shrimp, or cut bait. They often school in large numbers making them excellent for family fishing trips.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a spot 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™ worksSpot questions people ask
Spot is Leiostomus xanthurus. Anglers also call it norfolk spot, spot croaker.
A typical spot runs 6-14 inches, 0.5-2 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every spot 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 using bottom rigs with small hooks and baits like bloodworms, shrimp, or cut bait. They often school in large numbers making them excellent for family fishing trips. 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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