Of numerous species that inhabit our waters, the following are the ones that are large enough to be of any interest to sport fishermen. All Florida coasts and the Bahamas. Unlike most Grunts, the Pigfish doesn't mind murky water or soft bottom, and makes itself at home in a variety of shallow-water habitats throughout the state. Although most are taken over grassy flats, they are also plentiful around bars and along channel edges. Light brown or gray, with numerous small orange and blue markings and a small mouth.
Larger ones make tasty panfish.
If you're seeking Pigfish for bait, use canepole or light spinning gear with small hooks and bits of cut bait or shrimp. Most Pigfish are caught, however, on tackle used for Seatrout on the grass flats. They are also popular potluck catches from docks and bridges, especially on the Gulf Coast. They will take shrimp, of course, and just about any size strip bait. They may hit jigs and small plugs.