Drum & Croaker
Weakfish
Cynoscion regalis
SaltwaterSciaenidaeLeast Concern
About
Weakfish are slender, silvery fish with a slightly iridescent sheen. They are named for their delicate mouth structure, which makes them prone to hook tears. They are schooling fish, often found in estuaries and coastal waters.
- Average size
- 12-30 inches, 1-12 lbs
- Colors
- Silvery-gray to bluish-green back, silvery sides with faint dark spots, yellowish fins
- Diet
- Small fish, shrimp, crabs, and other crustaceans
- Region
- Atlantic coast of the United States, primarily from New York to Florida
