Saltwater Fish

Tarpon caught off Flagler Beach by Larry Stephens

Tarpon caught off Flagler Beach by Rick Edwards

(Mini) Goliath Grouper Caught by Larry Stephens, Flagler County, FL.

Ladyfish Caught by Larry Stephens

Mangrove Snapper Caught by Larry Stephens

Ribbon Fish

Ribbon Fish Caught by Larry Stephens

 

Jack Crevalle Caught by Larry Stephens Sheepshead Caught by Larry Stephens

Pigfish (Orthopristis chrysoptera) 

Other Names: Grunt

DescriptionPigfish are characterized by irregular barring on the cheeks, a mottled appearance, or indistinct, irregular vertical bars. Often mistaken for pinfish, its dorsal spines are smaller, the eye is smaller and the distance from eye to mouth is greater.

Pigfish are abundant and rarely reach more than 8 inches in length. They feed primarily on small crustaceans and mollusks, but also will take small fragments of other food.They can be caught around docks and piers using peeled shrimp andwill take small live bait or cut bait, especially along the slopes of channels using cut bait on bottom rigs Although they are edible, most pigfish are used as excellent live bait for larger fish such as sea trout

Sea Bass (small)