Species guide
How to catch Bay whiff
Citharichthys spilopterus
freshwaterbrackishsaltwaterCyclopsettidae
The bay whiff is a small flatfish found in North American coastal waters. It has a short, deep body shape and dwells from shallow areas down to 75 meters. This species feeds on a variety of small fish and benthic organisms.
Where they live
Bay whiff inhabit shallow to moderately deep waters in freshwater, brackish, and saltwater environments across the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico.
Typical size
Up to about 21 cm
What they eat
- small fish like anchovies and herrings
- benthic invertebrates
- planktonic organisms
Best baits
- small pieces of shrimp
- clam
- worms
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic grubs
- minnow imitations
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light tackle casting
- using small bait rigs
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