Kingfish (Roundhead, Whiting)

Bait or Lure
Bait or Lure

Bloodworms, shrimp, small pieces of cut bait, squid, sand fleas

Methods
Methods

Bottomfishing with bait

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Location

Surf zone of coastal waters from Sandbridge to Assateague Island; ocean piers; lower portion of the Chesapeake Bay, including lower bay piers

seasons
Seasons

May — October

Average weight
Average Weights

1/2 – 1-1/2 pounds

state record
State Record

2 pounds, 13 ounces; caught off Sandbridge by Chip Waters in 2002

Rules to catch Kingfish (Roundhead, Whiting)

  • Timings for catiching Kingfish (Roundhead, Whiting) are 00:00 to 05:00 am
  • Kingfish (Roundhead, Whiting) is rare species, requires license etc
  • there are many rules but this is a mockup info for catching Kingfish (Roundhead, Whiting)
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