Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus
Identification
A deep silver body with strong vertical dark bars, sharp dorsal spines and conspicuous incisor-like teeth.
Habitat & biology
Adults use hard structure such as pilings, rocks and reefs. Young fish use shallow grassy habitat. Strong teeth allow feeding on barnacles and other small shellfish.
TPWD species reference ↗Bay references & eating guidance
These waters have documented catches. That does not make each one a regular target fishery.
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus15-inch minimum; no maximum listed · 5 daily
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus15-inch minimum; no maximum listed · 5 daily
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus15-inch minimum; no maximum listed · 5 daily
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus15-inch minimum; no maximum listed · 5 daily
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus15-inch minimum; no maximum listed · 5 daily
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus15-inch minimum; no maximum listed · 5 daily
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus15-inch minimum; no maximum listed · 5 daily
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus15-inch minimum; no maximum listed · 5 daily
Sheepshead
Archosargus probatocephalus15-inch minimum; no maximum listed · 5 daily