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Speckled Trout

 

This lens introduces the reader to speckled trout, also known as spotted sea trout.

Spotted Seatrout or "Speckled Trout" 

In 2007, Spotted seatrout was the most popular catch among marine recreational anglers . The species is caught in the Gulf of Mexico and the south Atlantic regions, which have the highest combined concentration of saltwater anglers in the nation.

6.8 million fish were caught in 2006. One encouraging statistic is that 75% of recreationally caught speckled trout are released to grow.

In Florida speckled trout are often the most sought after gamefish.

On the Atlantic coast of the USA, speckled trout are found from Cape Cod to Florida. The majority of fish are found from the Chesapeake Bay south.

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Biloxi Angler Sets Mississippi Spotted Seatrout Record 

Eric T. Quave of Biloxi recently set a new Mississippi saltwater sportfishing record for Saltwater Conventional Tackle. The Commission on Marine Resources certified the new record during its May 20 meeting. Quave set the state record May 13 for spotted seatrout with a weight of 10 pounds, 7.66 ounces. The previous record of 10 pounds, 6 ounces was set in 1973.
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is dedicated to enhancing, protecting and conserving marine interests of the state by managing all marine life, public trust wetlands, adjacent uplands and waterfront areas to provide for the optimal commercial, recreational, educational and economic uses of these resources consistent with environmental concerns and social changes. Visit the DMR online at dmr.ms.gov.

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