Species guide
How to catch Pinfish
Lagodon rhomboides
freshwaterbrackishsaltwatergame fishSparidae
The pinfish is a small, sturdy fish commonly found in coastal waters and known for its spiny fins. It is a popular target for anglers in saltwater and brackish environments. Pinfish are active predators feeding on various small creatures.
Where they live
Pinfish inhabit shallow to moderate depths up to 30 meters across freshwater, brackish, and saltwater environments in North America, including the Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico regions.
Typical size
Up to about 40 cm
What they eat
- amphipods
- copepods
- tanaids
- shrimps
- mollusks
- polychaete worms
- small plants
Best baits
- shrimp
- small pieces of fish
- worms
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic minnow imitations
- tiny spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light spinning
- float fishing
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