Spottail Pinfish

Spottail Pinfish

Diplodus holbrooki
Spottail Pinfish

Average Weight/Length

Averages 6-8 inches; grows to a pound or so.

Other "Popular" Names for this Fish

Spot Porgy, San Pedra

Location Habitat

Seems to roam farther offshore than the Pinfish, although the two often mix around shorelines. Inhabits shallow coastal waters, including bays and harbors. Occurs in inshore seagrass beds. Prefers flat vegetated bottoms. Rarely found in brackish water. Feeds mainly on small invertebrates.

Biology & Physical Description

Somewhat rounder in shape than the Pinfish. Color is brownish above, silvery below. The name comes from a black patch on caudal peduncle.

Geographic Species Map (Fishbase.org Map)

Summary of Distribution: Western Atlantic: Chesapeake Bay to Florida and northeastern Gulf of Mexico. Not known from the West Indies.

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 outfits with cut shrimp, squid or fish.

Game Rating

Game Rating : 7.5/10

Game Description :

A good fighter for its size.

Food Rating

Game Rating : 7.5/10

Game Description :

Often large enough to make a decent panfish but watch those bones!