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The spot (Leiostomus xanthurus), also known commonly as the spot croaker, [1] Norfolk spot [2] and the Virginia spot, is a species of small short-lived saltwater fish in the family Sciaenidae. The species inhabits estuary and coastal waters from Massachusetts to Texas, and derives its name from the prominent dark spot behind each gill.
Though the volume isn’t there, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) considers spot and croaker to be in good shape. They have a management system that utilizes a “traffic light” analysis based on abundance and harvest, which would serve as a warning if management might be needed.
The Spot Fish, or Spot, is one of the most common saltwater fish in North American coastal waters, particularly along the east coast. These fish also go by the common names of Norfolk Spot, Spot Croaker, and Virginia Spot, though all spot belongs to the leiostomus xanthurus species.
A simple bottom rig is often the most effective way to catch spot fish. The best place to find spot is over old oyster beds in less than 20 feet of water. The Bay along Ocean View used to be nothing but big oyster beds.
Spot (Leiostomus xanthurus) occur along the U.S. Atlantic coast in estuarine and coastal waters from the Gulf of Maine to Florida, although they are most abundant from the Chesapeake Bay to South Carolina. Spot migrate seasonally, entering bays and estuaries in the spring where they remain until late summer or fall when they move offshore to spawn.
Spot are an expensive baitfish that is known to lure prized gamefish including by not limited to: dogfish, striped bass, flounder, sandbar shark, red & black drum, spotted seatrout, black sea bass and even barracuda. A favorite target of anglers when using live spot is striped bass.
The spot (Leiostomus xanthurus), also known commonly as the spot croaker, Norfolk spot and the Virginia spot, is a species of small short-lived saltwater fish in the family Sciaenidae. The species inhabits estuary and coastal waters from Massachusetts to Texas, and derives its name from the prominent dark spot behind each gill.
