Gray Weakfish
The gray weakfish, is a marine fish found along the Atlantic coast of North America. It is recognized by its greenish-grey body with silvery sides. This species is sought after for both commercial and recreational fishing due to its delicate flesh and game qualities.
Length~40 (max 100)
Weight~4 (max 9)
WaterSalt
Water Temp10-18° F
Depth1-26 ft
- Other namesWeakfish, Squeteague, Bastard trout, Chickwick, Squit
- Length~40 (max 100)
- Weight~4 (max 9)
- WaterSalt
- Water Temp10-18° F
- Depth1-26 ft
Popular lures for Gray Weakfish
Regulation for Gray Weakfish
- SeasonAlways open
- Bag limit1
- Vessel limit-
- Trophy limits-
- Max size-
- Min size13"
- MeasurementTotal Length
- Prohibited methods-
Living Conditions
🐟 Habitat preferences
- Inhabits shallow coastal waters, favoring sandy or muddy bottoms.
- Often found in estuaries and near shorelines.
- Feeds primarily on crustaceans, small fish, and marine worms.
- Juveniles can tolerate a range of salinities, allowing them to thrive in estuarine environments.
♻️ Life cycle and mating behavior
- Spawning occurs in estuarine waters during spring and summer.
- Females lay numerous eggs that hatch into planktonic larvae.
- Juveniles move to estuaries for feeding and growth before migrating to deeper waters.
- Adults return to coastal and estuarine areas for spawning, completing an annual migration cycle