Gray Weakfish

Other names: Weakfish, Squeteague, Bastard trout, Chickwick, Squit

The gray weakfish, is a marine fish found along the Atlantic coast of North America. It is recognized by its greenish-grey body with silvery sides. This species is sought after for both commercial and recreational fishing due to its delicate flesh and game qualities.

Length
~40 (max 100)
Weight
~4 (max 9)
Water
Salt
Water Temp
10-18° F
Depth
1-26 ft

Other names
Weakfish, Squeteague, Bastard trout, Chickwick, Squit
Length
~40 (max 100)
Weight
~4 (max 9)
Water
Salt
Water Temp
10-18° F
Depth
1-26 ft

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Regulation for Gray Weakfish

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Season
Always open
Bag limit
1
Vessel limit
-
Trophy limits
-
Max size
-
Min size
13"
Measurement
Total Length
Prohibited methods
-

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Living Conditions

🐟 Habitat preferences
- Inhabits shallow coastal waters, favoring sandy or muddy bottoms.
- Often found in estuaries and near shorelines.
- Feeds primarily on crustaceans, small fish, and marine worms.
- Juveniles can tolerate a range of salinities, allowing them to thrive in estuarine environments.
♻️ Life cycle and mating behavior
- Spawning occurs in estuarine waters during spring and summer.
- Females lay numerous eggs that hatch into planktonic larvae.
- Juveniles move to estuaries for feeding and growth before migrating to deeper waters.
- Adults return to coastal and estuarine areas for spawning, completing an annual migration cycle