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Northern searobin

Prionotus carolinus

Family
Triglidae
Max Length
38 cm
Max Weight
2.5 kg
IUCN Status
LC
Water Type
saltwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
13

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Shrimp

    Effective drifted or fished on the bottom.

  • Sandworms

    A very popular and productive choice.

  • Mussels

    Searobins readily scavenge mussel beds.

  • Small Crabs

    Another natural food source for searobins.

  • Squid strips

    Durable bait, good for bottom fishing.

Artificial Lures

  • Berkley Gulp! Alive! ShrimpSoft Plastic

    Chartreuse color is especially effective.

    Buy
  • DOA ShrimpSoft Plastic

    Realistic profile, great action.

    Buy
  • Kastmaster XL SpoonSpoon

    Silver or gold, jigged near bottom.

    Buy
  • Got-cha E-Series JigJig

    Bouncing off the bottom will attract bites.

    Buy
  • Bucktail JigJig

    With or without a soft plastic trailer.

    Buy

Techniques

Searobins are bottom feeders, so focus your efforts near structure and sandy bottoms, using a slow retrieve to keep your bait in the strike zone.

Where to Find Northern searobin

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Northern searobin?+

Popular baits for Northern searobin include Live Shrimp, Sandworms, Mussels, Small Crabs, Squid strips. Tip: Searobins are bottom feeders, so focus your efforts near structure and sandy bottoms, using a slow retrieve to keep your bait in the strike zone.

Where can I catch Northern searobin?+

Northern searobin can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Massachusetts, United States; Florida, United States; New York, United States. WikiCatch lists 13 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Northern searobin get?+

Northern searobin (Prionotus carolinus) can reach up to 37.9999995 cm in length and 2.5 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.

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