Fish Identification Guide

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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