Fish Id: A Guide To East Coast Fishes
Northern Kingfish Menticirrhus saxatilis
Coloration: brown shades
with wide vertical striping. V-shape formed by the first two bars.
High, slender dorsal spines. Sharp spine on front of anal fin. Little bearded
chin, small mouth. Bottom feeders, usually showing up late April to early
May, staying through early October.
Kingfish
bait.
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