Easily distinguished from other Croakers and similar panfish by its forked tail and prominent spot behind the gill cover. One of the most popular panfish. Light spinning tackle, small hooks, pieces of cut fish, squid or shrimp. All Florida coasts. Surf, channels, passes, inlets and sand bars.
Dark bars are more vivid than on the Southern Kingfish.
Scrappy on light tackle. Light spinning, casting and surf tackle. Best baits are sand fleas and pieces of shrimp or squid. Readily hits small jigs and flies. On bright, calm days, Whiting can be sight-fished at the very edge of the surf along many beaches.