Drum & Croaker (Sciaenidae)
Atlantic Croaker
Micropogonias undulatus
easy to catchApr–Nov
About the atlantic croaker
Named for the croaking sound they make, Atlantic croakers are abundant bottom feeders that provide steady action on the pier. They're great eating and also make excellent cut bait for targeting larger species like red drum and flounder.
- inshore
- bottom feeder
- bait fish
- drum family
Where to find them
Piers that report atlantic croaker
No pier lists this species yet
Atlantic Croaker shows up on the Strand, but no pier has it on its species board. Check the full what's-biting page for what is being reported now.
South Carolina rules
Keeping atlantic croaker
Atlantic Croaker
saltwater- Minimum size
- None
- Maximum size
- None
- Daily bag limit
- 50
- Closed season
- None
N/A
50/day aggregate with Spot and Whiting • Hook and line only
Summarized from SCDNR. Limits change — confirm before you keep a fish at the SCDNR source.