Saltwater Fish of Connecticut
Atlantic Needlefish
Strongylura marina
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Also called: Needlefish
Identification
Long, thin, green-silver body with elongated beak-like jaws full of needle teeth.
Habitat
Shallow bays, river mouths and marshes along the Connecticut shore in summer.
Behavior
Cruises just under the surface and strikes small baitfish with quick sideways snaps.
How to Catch
Small topwater lures or flies; most are caught by accident while casting for other species.