WikiCatchFinescale menhaden
Brevoortia gunteri
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Live Shrimp
Effective under docks and near structure.
- Mud Minnows
Cast near grass flats and oyster beds.
- Small Crabs
Work well around jetties.
- Cut Bait (Menhaden)
Use fresh cut pieces for best results.
Artificial Lures
- Savage Gear Pre-Rigged EelsSoft PlasticBuy
Mimics natural baitfish, great for retrieves.
- Johnson Silver MinnowSpoonBuy
Weedless, effective in grassy areas.
- MirrOlure MirrOdine C17MRHard BaitBuy
Twitching retrieve is often productive.
- DOA ShrimpSoft PlasticBuy
Rig weedless and hop along the bottom.
- Strike King Redfish MagicSpinnerBuy
Good for dirty or stained water conditions.
Techniques
Finescale menhaden are often found schooling, so look for diving birds and surface activity; chumming with ground menhaden can also draw them in closer to your fishing area.
Where to Find Finescale menhaden
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Finescale menhaden?+
Popular baits for Finescale menhaden include Live Shrimp, Mud Minnows, Small Crabs, Cut Bait (Menhaden), Savage Gear Pre-Rigged Eels. Tip: Finescale menhaden are often found schooling, so look for diving birds and surface activity; chumming with ground menhaden can also draw them in closer to your fishing area.
Where can I catch Finescale menhaden?+
Finescale menhaden can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Alabama, United States; Florida, United States. WikiCatch lists 2 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Finescale menhaden get?+
Finescale menhaden (Brevoortia gunteri) can reach up to 30.0000012 cm in length and 1 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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