Species guide
How to catch Atlantic midshipman
Porichthys plectrodon
saltwaterBatrachoididae
The Atlantic midshipman is a small, elongated saltwater fish known for its habitat on shallow offshore banks. It is not typically targeted by anglers as a game fish. This species dwells mainly over mud or sand bottoms and can be found from shallow waters down to 100 meters.
Where they live
Found over mud or sand bottoms on shallow offshore banks in the North Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico regions. Usually in depths from 1 to 100 meters, more common offshore than inshore.
Typical size
Up to about 29 cm
What they eat
- small crustaceans
- worms
- other macrofauna
Best baits
- shrimp
- small cut bait
- worms
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastics
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light jigging
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