Lagodon - Wikipedia Lagodon is a monospecific genus of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Sparidae, which includes the seabreams and porgies The only species in the genus is Lagodon rhomboides, the pinfish, red porgy, bream, pin perch, sand perch, butterfish or sailor's choice This fish is found in the Western Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico
Pinfish | NC DEQ Habitat: Pinfish are found around pilings, rocks and vegetated areas in shallow waters from Cape Cod, Mass , to Yucatan, Mexico, including the Gulf of Mexico, Bermuda and the northern coast of Cuba Eating habits: Pinfish eat shrimp, fish eggs, insect larvae, worms, amphipods and plants
Pinfish - A Comprehensive Guide - In The Spread Pinfish are a popular and effective baitfish for catching gamefish like redfish, snook, and seatrout Rig and present them naturally to match conditions and target species Handle with care to keep them lively for the best action Learn more with this comprehensive guide
Pinfish Fish Facts - Lagodon rhomboides - A-Z Animals The pinfish is a small fish, typically measuring between 4 and 6 inches in length Its body is long and slender, with a pointed snout and a broad, flat head Their coloration is a mix of yellow, green, and blue, with a white belly and black stripes on its sides
The Top 10 Game Fish You Can Catch With Pinfish (W Tips!) Pinfish are extremely popular primarily because they work! Almost all of the game fish that saltwater anglers fish for can be caught using pinfish, and they are also very common and readily available Pinfish are easily trapped and caught using bait traps and cast nets
Pinfish | Saltwater, Baitfish, Forage Fish | Britannica pinfish, either of two species of fishes in the family Sparidae (order Perciformes) The name pinfish refers specifically to Lagodon rhomboides; Diplodus holbrooki is called spottail pinfish The name is derived from the presence of numerous spines on the front portion of the dorsal fin