Saltwater Fish of Connecticut
Weakfish
Cynoscion regalis
Also called: Squeteague, Sea Trout
Identification
Silvery, long-bodied fish with a forked tail and dark speckles; a soft, easily torn mouth.
Habitat
Coastal waters and estuaries through summer.
Behavior
A hard-striking predator whose fragile jaw tears easily.
How to Catch
Small plugs, bucktails, and shedder crab baits.
Notes
Named for the weak tissue in its jaw that lets hooks pull free.
Where to find Weakfish in CT
- Lighthouse Point Park New Haven
- Short Beach Stratford