Speckled Sea Trout "Specs",

Speckled trout is one of the premiere game fish of the shallow grass flats. Not only is it great table fare, but it is a terrific topwater fighter! When hooked on light spinning tackle, it will give you quite a show as it dances & thrashes wildly on the surface as it attempts to regain its freedom. Speckled trout are known by many different names such as spotted sea trout, trout, or just specks. They are silver in color with olive-green tints on the back and numerous small black dots which extend over the dorsal fin and into the tail. The lower jaw is larger than the upper jaw which has two prominent canine teeth. In general, specks have an elongated body with a large mouth. The diet of speckled trout consists of small crustaceans, shrimp, & small fish such as pilchards & pinfish. The average size is 14-18" & weigh 1-3 lbs. Our estuaries are among the best throughout the entire gulf for these tasty guys.