Male spotted seatrout mature at 2 years of age, while females mature at 3. Females at maturity are usually larger than the males. Spotted seatrout can live up to 10 years and weigh up to 16 pounds. The spotted seatrout is a voracious predator that feeds on a number of animals during the morning hours. They like to eat shrimp, crabs and fish such as menhaden, Atlantic croaker, spot, anchovies and silversides.
Adults swim in small schools with incoming tides and move into shallow areas to feed.
Many fishermen troll or bottom fish for spotted seatrout. Artificial lures, peeler and soft crabs, shrimp and live minnows are good fishing baits.