Fish Database — The Complete Freshwater & Saltwater Species Reference

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Slender, silvery body with a large mouth and a distinctive long anal fin base. Iridescent blue-green above with a silvery belly. Adults reach 12–18 inches. Related to croakers.\n\n

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Best Lures: Small jigs, swimbaits, small spoons.\n Best Baits: Live anchovies, shrimp, squid strips, bloodworms.\n\n

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Light tackle fishing in bays and nearshore areas. An exciting light-tackle species that hits aggressively. Good eating with firm, white flesh.

Queenfish

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