Fishing For

Atlantic croaker

4.0

(111)

1.4K Catches

Discover everything you need to know about catching Atlantic croaker. Explore the top fishing spots, see the most effective baits used by our community of anglers, and check out the latest catches in real-time. Whether you're planning your next fishing trip or looking to improve your technique, FishAngler has all the insights you need to land your next big catch.

Average Length

11.8 in

Maximum Length

1.8 ft

Maximum Weight

5.7 lbs

Depth Range

Temperature Range

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Atlantic croaker

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(24)

Santa Rosa Sound

Escambia County, Florida

Santa Rosa County, Florida

54 Catches

4.0

(31)

North Atlantic Ocean (US/NC)

Tyrrell County, North Carolina

43 Catches

4.0

(31)

North Atlantic Ocean (Horry County)

Horry County, South Carolina

39 Catches

5.0

(3)

North Atlantic Ocean (Wilmington)

Brunswick County, North Carolina

Saint Johns County, Florida

Northampton County, Virginia

30 Catches

4.0

(13)

North Atlantic Ocean (Delaware)

Worcester County, Maryland

26 Catches

Top Baits For Catching Atlantic croaker

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Shrimp

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(294)

199 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Shrimp

4.0

(193)

111 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)

4.0

(117)

61 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water White Shrimp

4.0

(64)

24 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Fresh Water Earthworms

4.0

(1021)

21 Catches

Natural Baits by Worms Salt Water Blood Worms

4.0

(35)

20 Catches

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Shortfin Squid

4.0

(67)

16 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Bull Minnows

4.0

(29)

16 Catches

Recently Caught Atlantic croaker

Dylan Wallace

17 hours ago

•

Sussex County, Delaware

Species Atlantic croaker

Weight 3 oz

6 likes

Raechel Whittaker

1 day ago

•

Cape May County, New Jersey

I didnt even know he was on

Species Atlantic croaker

Weight 1 lb

Gear 1

5 likes

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Melissa Gamble

4 days ago

•

Baldwin County, Alabama

Species Atlantic croaker

8 likes • 3 comments

I Fish

6 days ago

•

Jefferson Parish, Louisiana

Species Atlantic croaker

7 likes • 1 comment

All season fishing .

1 week ago

•

Kings County, New York

Atlantic croaker. Back in town lots of them . Good eating 🎣. Check out my YouTube channel link in profile. #catchking #atlanticcroaker

Species Atlantic croaker

Gear 1

11 likes

Cam Freeney

1 week ago

•

Duval County, Florida

Species Atlantic croaker

Gear 1

5 likes

Myles Burgin

1 week ago

•

Brunswick County, North Carolina

Species Atlantic croaker

Weight 1 lb 2 oz

Gear 2

3 likes • 2 comments

Noah Richter

2 weeks ago

•

Orange County, California

Species Atlantic croaker

Weight 1 lb 6 oz

Gear 1

8 likes • 5 comments

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