WikiCatchAtlantic menhaden
Brevoortia tyrannus
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Live Menhaden
Use menhaden from the area you are fishing.
- Cut Menhaden
Good for bottom fishing or chunking.
- Bloodworms
Effective for smaller fish in the school.
- Grass Shrimp
Another option when menhaden are scarce.
Artificial Lures
- Got-cha E-Series Jig HeadJigBuy
Versatile jig for casting and vertical jigging.
- Savage Gear Panic Prey 135TopwaterBuy
Walk-the-dog action attracts surface strikes.
- Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow F1158MinnowBuy
Mimics baitfish profile, good for trolling.
- Z-Man MinnowZSoft PlasticBuy
Use on a jighead for realistic swimming action.
- Clarkspoon SpoonSpoonBuy
Classic spoon lure, cast and retrieve through schools.
Techniques
Look for diving birds or surface disturbances to locate schools of menhaden; match your lure size to the size of the baitfish you observe.
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Where to Find Atlantic menhaden
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Atlantic menhaden?+
Popular baits for Atlantic menhaden include Live Menhaden, Cut Menhaden, Bloodworms, Grass Shrimp, Got-cha E-Series Jig Head. Tip: Look for diving birds or surface disturbances to locate schools of menhaden; match your lure size to the size of the baitfish you observe.
Where can I catch Atlantic menhaden?+
Atlantic menhaden can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Maine, United States; New Jersey, United States; Massachusetts, United States. WikiCatch lists 40 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Atlantic menhaden get?+
Atlantic menhaden (Brevoortia tyrannus) can reach up to 50 cm in length and 4.0435 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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