Saltwater species guide
Florida pompano
Trachinotus carolinus
Identification
A deep, compressed silver body, small mouth and often a yellowish belly. Short upright dorsal and anal fins help separate it from permit.
Habitat & biology
Uses inshore and nearshore waters, including sandy beaches, oyster bars and seagrass habitat. Feeds on crustaceans and mollusks.
FWC identification & biology ↗Bay references & eating guidance
These waters have documented catches. That does not make each one a regular target fishery.
Galveston Bay
Florida pompano
Trachinotus carolinusNo length limit listed · No limit daily
Other catch · identification→
Corpus Christi Bay
Florida pompano
Trachinotus carolinusNo length limit listed · No limit daily
Other catch · identification→
Upper Laguna Madre
Florida pompano
Trachinotus carolinusNo length limit listed · No limit daily
Other catch · identification→
Lower Laguna Madre
Florida pompano
Trachinotus carolinusNo length limit listed · No limit daily
Additional fishery→