Drum & Croaker (Sciaenidae)
Weakfish
Cynoscion regalis
moderate to catchApr–Jun, Sep–Nov
About the weakfish
Also called gray trout, weakfish are the spotted seatrout's northern cousin. Named for their soft, easily torn mouths, they require a gentle touch to land. Once one of the most abundant fish on the Atlantic coast, their numbers have declined, making each catch more special.
- inshore
- drum family
- conservation
- gentle handling
Where to find them
Piers that report weakfish
No pier lists this species yet
Weakfish 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 weakfish
Weakfish
saltwater- Minimum size
- 12"
- Maximum size
- None
- Daily bag limit
- 1
- Closed season
- None
TL
Summarized from SCDNR. Limits change — confirm before you keep a fish at the SCDNR source.