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Weakfish

Weakfish
Adult Weakfish Weakfish are found along the east coast of North America from Nova Scotia to Florida, and can reach a length of 91 centimeters (3 feet).
Weakfish
Juvenile Weakfish Juvenile Weakfish occur in Juvenile Finfish Trawl Survey catches starting in late May. They are found throughout Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries until early winter, when they migrate offshore.

  • This species first recruits to the survey gear in June.
  • The only index calculated is for Age 0 fish. 
  • The Young-of-Year cutoff values are:
    • June: 0-90 mm.
    • July: 0-120 mm.
    • August: 0-150 mm.
    • September: 0-180 mm.
    • October: 0-200 mm.
    • November: 0-200 mm.
    • December: 0-200 mm.
    • January: 0-200 mm.
    • February: 0-200 mm.
    • March: 0-200 mm.
    • April: 0-225 mm.
    • May: 0-240 mm.
  • YOY Index months are in bold.
  • Stations in both the upper and lower portions of the rivers and all Bay stations are used.

Data collected after the transition to a new vessel and net (June 2015) have been adjusted by a species-specific calibration factor.

Weakfish Excel file

For more information on how this species is managed please visit the ASMFC website.