Fishing for Atlantic menhaden
Brevoortia tyrannus
234 logged catches • 97 followers
The Atlantic menhaden is a small, silvery fish found along the North American Atlantic coast. Typically reaching 12-15 inches and weighing up to 1 pound, it has a compressed body and forked tail. Menhaden feed on plankton through filter feeding and form large schools. They inhabit estuarine and coastal waters, playing a crucial role in the marine food web. This summary is AI generated
brianbiggio, Fishbrain Pro angler since 2023
Recently caught Atlantic menhaden
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Water type
Saltwater / Mixed
IUCN Status
Least concern
Threat to humans
Harmless
Source: Fishbase
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According to catch data from over 15 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the top baits used to catch Atlantic menhaden.
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