Fishing For

Gulf kingcroaker

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(12)

95 Catches

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Average Length

11.8 in

Maximum Length

1.6 ft

Maximum Weight

3.0 lbs

Depth Range

32.8 ft

Temperature Range

-

Top Fishing Spots To Catch Gulf kingcroaker

Gulf of America (Tampa-Boca Grande)

Manatee County, Florida

Gulf of America (Port Mansfield-Boca Chica WR)

26.266988, -97.094223

North Atlantic Ocean (Flagler County)

Flagler County, Florida

North Atlantic Ocean (Horry County)

Horry County, South Carolina

North Atlantic Ocean (US/NC)

Tyrrell County, North Carolina

Gulf of America (SW Channel-Chambers Island)

Pasco County, Florida

North Atlantic Ocean ( Brevard County )

Brevard County, Florida

North Atlantic Ocean (Wilmington)

Brunswick County, North Carolina

Top Baits For Catching Gulf kingcroaker

Natural Baits by Dead Bait Salt Water Shrimp

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(214)

15 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Red Shrimp

4.0

(22)

7 Catches

Natural Baits by Live Bait Salt Water Shrimp

4.0

(329)

5 Catches

Natural Baits by Insects Salt Water Sand Fleas

4.0

(22)

4 Catches

Lures by Fishbites E-Z Shrimp Saltwater Baits Pink - Fast Acting

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(9)

4 Catches

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Shrimp (generic)

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(129)

3 Catches

Lures by Buccaneer Wiggler Jig BUWJ14-P

No Rating (0)

1 Catch

Natural Baits by Shellfish Salt Water Prawns

4.0

(135)

1 Catch

Recently Caught Gulf kingcroaker

Emilio F-Hernandez

1 week ago

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Escambia County, Florida

Species Gulf kingcroaker

3 likes

Bruce Cameron

2 weeks ago

•

Pinellas County, Florida

They’re getting bigger. Fish on

Species Gulf kingcroaker

Gear 3

11 likes • 1 comment

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Bruce Cameron

3 weeks ago

•

Pinellas County, Florida

Another catch on the Chill n Reel. Another good start to a vacation. Fish on

Species Gulf kingcroaker

Gear 3

9 likes • 1 comment

Michael Hawkins

3 weeks ago

•

Dare County, North Carolina

First cast, good thing I don’t believe in the first cast curse.

Species Gulf kingcroaker

14 likes • 2 comments

Yoel_ el

6 weeks ago

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Sarasota County, Florida

Species Gulf kingcroaker

4 likes

Yoel_ el

7 weeks ago

•

Sarasota County, Florida

Species Gulf kingcroaker

3 likes

Bruce Cameron

8 weeks ago

•

Manatee County, Florida

Always a good time at the beach. Fish on

Species Gulf kingcroaker

Gear 3

13 likes • 3 comments

Oliver Bartholomew

2026-04-04

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Manatee County, Florida

Species Gulf kingcroaker

4 likes

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