SeaAjBest months
January–December
Where
- Sandy beaches
- Estuaries
- Harbours & piers
Best time
- Dusk
- Night
Conditions
- Rising tide
Usual size
25–60 cm
General guidance for the Mediterranean and the nearby Atlantic; local seasons can differ.
How to catch it
Methods
- Surfcasting
- Bottom fishing
Baits
- Shrimp
- Squid
- Sea worms
- Fish strips
The angler's tip
Bottom feeder on muddy and sandy bottoms of beaches, bays and estuaries: shrimp, squid or worms on a running ledger, mostly at dusk and at night.
Legal minimum size
We have no verified rule for your country yet. Check your local fisheries authority before keeping any fish.
About this fish
Micropogonias furnieri, the whitemouth croaker, golden croaker, hardhead, mangrove snapper, rocando ronco, two-belly bashaw, West Indian croaker, West Indian drum or whitemouth drummer, is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Sciaenidae, the drums and croakers. This fish is found in the western Atlantic Ocean.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to catch Micropogonias furnieri?
The best months are January–December. Best time of the day: Dusk, Night.
What bait or lure works for Micropogonias furnieri?
Shrimp, Squid, Sea worms, Fish strips · Surfcasting, Bottom fishing.
Related species
These are estimates, not guarantees. Always look at the sea yourself before going out, do not go alone and wear a life jacket.