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Saltwater

Spot

Spot, side view, silvery fish with a dark spot behind the gill cover, on a dark blue background
NOAA Fisheries Collection (Brandi Noble) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

Recognition

Silver or bluish above and somewhat golden on the belly, with 12 to 15 slanting dark streaks below the lateral line and one dark spot behind the upper gill cover. Average about 8 inches and half a pound.

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Waters

Estuaries, tidal creeks and shallow coastal waters over muddy or sand-mud bottoms, oyster reefs and beaches. Adults gather near inlets and beaches in fall before moving offshore.

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Months

Seasonal

Harvested by recreational anglers spring through fall.

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Size and bag limits