Fishing for American butterfish

The American butterfish is a small, deep-bodied fish typically measuring 6-9 inches and weighing up to 1 pound. It has a silvery, laterally compressed body with a blunt head. Found along the Atlantic coast, it inhabits coastal waters and estuaries. This species feeds on small invertebrates and plankton, often forming schools for protection and efficient foraging. This summary is AI generated

Recently caught American butterfish