Spadefish

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Spadefish

Species Information

Scientific Name:Chaetodipterus faber
Common Names:spadefish, atlantic spadefish
Environment:Inshore, Nearshore
Ideal Temp:73-84°F (23-29°C)

About Spadefish

The Atlantic spadefish (Chaetodipterus faber) is a species of marine fish belonging to the family Ephippidae. Generally Spadefish reach a maximum length of 36 inches and a maximum weight of 20 pounds. They can be described as silver color with 4 to 6 black vertical bars on each side (may fade in larger fish) they also have a deep, compressed body, the first and second dorsal fins separated, and the tail-shape is concave. The second dorsal fin and anal fin are elongated. Young are entirely dark brown or black in color

Spadefish are found in the Atlantic Ocean from Massachusetts to southeastern Brazil, including the northern Gulf of Mexico. Also found off Bermuda and throughout the Caribbean. They spawn in spring and summer and travel in large schools Small juveniles may drift on their sides to mimic floating debris. They feed on crustaceans and other invertebrates.

Red hooks and Cannonball Jellyfish are a common bait. Clam strips also work well. The meat is very good to eat.

Spadefish Fishing

World Record:6.75 kg (14 lb 14 oz) Chesapeake Bay, Virginia, USA 13-Jun-2009
# Fish Caught:158300 documented in database.
Earliest Record:1/1/1830 12:00:00 AM and located at 27.83076, -97.06170.
Latest Record:10/31/2023 4:13:29 PM and located at 36.85293, -75.97799.
Common Techniques:Bottom Fishing, Chunking
Popular Lure Types:Bottom Rig
Fishing Spots:21 Spadefish fishing spots.


Latest Spadefish Fishing Reports and Spots

October 2023 - 10/31/2023 4:13:29 PM

October brought in some of the best fall fishing we’ve seen in quite a while! Our inshore trips caught some spectacular black sea bass along wit (View)

Spadefish have been the target - 6/20/2023 12:42:06 PM

The spadefish have shown up in good numbers. These are the crowd pleaser of the inshore fish. The post Spadefish have been the target appeared (View)

Virginia spadefish - 6/10/2023 5:03:03 AM

The spadefish is one of the best eating and pulling fish in the Chesapeake Bay. The post Virginia spadefish appeared first on Captain Hogg's Ch (View)

Charleston fishing and Folly Beach fishing charters - 7/1/2022 2:30:31 PM

Charleston fishing and Folly Beach fishing charters have enjoying great catches lately! Deep Sea fishing charters have been catching Cobia King (View)

ALL AVAILABLE AUGUST DATES FOR MATADOR CHARTERS - 7/27/2022 12:08:37 PM

August 1 2 4 8 9 16 17 19 29 30 31 In August I have several trips available for charter. For families just looking to get out and catch some fi (View)

Charleston fishing and Folly Beach fishing charters - 7/1/2022 2:30:31 PM

Charleston fishing and Folly Beach fishing charters have enjoying great catches lately! Deep Sea fishing charters have been catching Cobia King (View)

Catching Spadefish Georgetown and Pawleys Island South Carolina - 6/3/2020 4:42:03 PM

Catching spadefish in Pawleys Island and Georgetown SC with a guide or charter (View)

Fishing forecast for Folly Beach and Charleston - 6/28/2021 6:58:29 PM

The Summer fishing pattern has developed in Charleston and Folly Beach and all the usual suspects are being caught on a regular basis. Deep Sea (View)

Great Eating Fish - 9/17/2021 11:19:07 AM

We are having great catches of Flounder Black Drum Spanish Mackerel Spadefish Trigger Fish and Red Drum on the Virginia[...] The post Great Eat (View)

Atlantic Spadefish - 9/16/2021 8:20:01 PM

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