Saltwater Fish of Connecticut
Atlantic Croaker
Micropogonias undulatus
Also called: Croaker, Hardhead
Identification
Silvery, brassy fish with small chin barbels; croaks audibly when caught.
Habitat
Coastal waters, mainly late summer and fall.
Behavior
Bottom feeder that drums.
How to Catch
Bloodworms and squid fished on the bottom.
Notes
Produces a distinct croaking sound.