Grass Porgy

Grass Porgy

(Calamus arctifrons
Grass Porgy

Average Weight/Length

Averages around 1 pound; seldom grows larger.

Other "Popular" Names for this Fish

Grass Bream, Shad Porgy

Location Habitat

Grass beds in up to 20 feet or so of water. Occurs in sea grass beds from near shore to at least 22 m. Small individuals have been known to form small aggregations. Feeds primarily on invertebrates.

Biology & Physical Description

Upper body greenish; silvery sides with dark blotches over sides and tail, often resembling a camouflage pattern. Dark vertical bar through eye. Usually has dark spot (larger than pupil) on lateral line just behind gill opening.

Geographic Species Map (Fishbase.org Map)

Summary of Distribution: Western Central Atlantic: southern Florida to Louisiana in the USA. Also in eastern Gulf of Mexico

Note: Distribution range colors indicate degree of suitability of habitat which can be interpreted as probabilities of occurrence (fishbase.org)

Sport Fishing Techniques

Kite Fishing (Rig)

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River Drift

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Trawling

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Tackle & Baits

Light spinning and baitcasting tackle, with live or dead shrimp and various cut baits. Usually taken when fishing for Snapper or Seatrout.

Game Rating

Game Rating : 7.5/10

Game Description :

Strong for its size.

Food Rating

Game Rating : 7.5/10

Game Description :

Good.