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Fishing Species

Florida Pompano Fish Species Information

Florida Pompano

Label Details
Scientific Fish Name: Trachinotus carolinus
Other Fish Name: pompano
Regions Fished: Western Atlantic: Massachusetts, USA through the Gulf of Mexico and scattered localities in the West Indies to Brazil.
World Record:
Common Tackle:
Additional Information: Occurs in coastal waters, commonly entering bays and estuaries. Juveniles found in sandy beaches exposed to wave action.