Remember that the fish may not be right under the slicks, as the slicks may drift away from the fish. Trout are not the only fish that make slicks, but they usually indicate feeding predatory fish of some sort so it is worth making some casts in and around them. They also often have a distinctive smell, like a freshly cut watermelon. This is visible, especially on calm days, to anglers. Slicks are created when Specks feed on bait, as the oils of the bait and some of the digestive fluids of the trout are released and float to the surface. Absent obvious surface activity, targeting oyster reefs is a good way to go.Īnother way to locate feeding Speckled Trout is to look for slicks on the surface. They often break the surface when chasing shrimp or other prey, so you can look for signs of activity on the surface such as feeding fish or bird diving. They are more sensitive to water clarity than Redfish, which are often found in the same areas. The key to Speckled Trout fishing is to find cleaner water that is greenish in color. 20-30lb braid with a 15-20lb leader is about right for Speck fishing. Speckled Trout can be hunted with light to medium weight spinning and baitcasting gear. They do not freeze particularly well, so a long defrosting period is helpful in preserving the meat. They have mild, flaky white meat that unfortunately can become a little mushy if overcooked. Speckled Trout are very tasty and frequently eaten throughout the Gulf states. They may jump during the fight, although they don't get very much air. Speckled Trout are not particularly strong, although fish over 3lbs are capable of pulling some drag. Speckled Trout Pound for Pound Fight Rating - 4 out of 10 on the Saltwater Scale They are not particularly robust fish and do not survive handling that well, so be gentle with them if you plan to release them. Speckled Trout have a couple of pointy teeth in the front of their mouth, but don't have sharp spines and are relatively easy to handle if you don't put your hand right in their mouth. Typical trout caught average 1-3lbs, with anything over 6lbs being a really nice one. Speckled Trout are prolific spawners and typically live about 4-5 years although in rare cases they can live longer than 10 years. They sometimes make that sound when pulled out of the water as well. Small to mid-size eat a lot of crustaceans such as shrimp, and as they get larger they switch to a diet of more small fish.ĭuring spawning season, the males make a loud drumming sound to attract females that can be heard from some distance. They are an inshore fish that readily strikes lures and bait and frequently leaps out of the water when hooked. Speckled Trout are related to Croakers and Drum and are not actually part of the trout family. Speckled or Spotted Trout, also known as Specks, are a feisty gamefish found in the Gulf of Mexico and on the Atlantic coast of the United States up to Maryland.
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