Speckled Trout on the Grill or Oven. Speckled sea trout are one of the most fun fish to catch on artificial lures. Croakers belong to the drum family that includes weakfish, sport, black drum, red drum and spotted seatrout. The WORLD RECORD for Speckled Trout was a big 17 lb. The spots on a Speckled Trout are larger and fewer of them. On the weakfish, the spots are much smaller and do not extend into the fins or the tail. Weakfish are often confused with seatrout. A funny thing is, he was ready to eat it and a friend asked if he weighed it yet. Also, on average, the weakfish is usually a little smaller than the spotted seatrout. Fish Taste Chart I had a reader ask for a list of mild tasting fish and their texture. Craig caught the big trout in Fort Pierce on May 11, 1995. Some people claim that they distinguish between the taste of a weakfish and a trout, but I can't. Fish from high-salinity waters often have more wormsthan those from low-salinity waters. It has a meaty, small flaked flesh with a slightly briny taste. Spotted seatrout seem to develop aresistance to the worm which limits the amount of infestation. Spotted Seatrout has a similar flavor profile as the California White Seabass or Corvina. All drums make croaking or loud drumming by vibrating its swim bladders with the use of special muscles. In August 2007, Chesapeake Bay recorded Atlantic croaker which weighed 8 pounds, 11 ounces and measured 27 inches long. A Grey Trout has more and much finer spots. Studieshave shown that in general, large, older fish have no more worms thansmall, younger fish. When a cold front hits, the fish generally move to deeper water, but some do not make it quickly enough. Besides being popular in many south Louisiana restaurants, it is targeted by more recreational fishermen than any other saltwater fish. Also the Speck is firmer than the Grey. In a wide flat dish, combine the bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, oregano, red pepper flakes, zest of 1 lemon and salt, to Speckled Trout Records. The difference lies in the spots. Texture Guide A delicate textured fish will be a smaller flaked meat, the medium texture fish is firm, but tender and the firm textured fish is much like a tender beef steak. fish caught by Craig Carson from Orlando in 1995. Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste on fish. No trout lure is a sure-fire, one-size-fits-all option though. Spicy Baked Sea Trout in Lemon Butter Sauce Before we’re ready to bake the fillets, we feel through the flesh to make sure that there aren’t any small bones still remaining. Craig threw a topwater plug to catch the beast. Spotted Seatrout live in seagrass and shallow sandy bottoms venturing deeper in cold weather. Pan sear, salted side down first, in 1 Tbsp butter over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. References: 4 seatrout fillets; 2 Tbsp butter; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 Tbsp bourbon or cognac; 1/2 Cup cream; 2 Tsp lemon juice; 1 Tbsp chopped shallot; Instructions. So I thought I would make up a fish tasting chart for other readers to use as a reference. 7 oz. One of the tastiest salt water fish, Speckled Trout is one of the prized game fish all over the state of North Carolina.This toothy predator can grow up to “gator trout” status, well over 20 inches. They eat crustacean and small bony fish. Spotted seatrout are vulnerable to “winter kills,” when water temperatures drop below 40 degrees, which is not that uncommon in the northern part of their range. The spotted seatrout, Cynoscion nebulosus, or as we call it in Louisiana, the speckled trout, is one of the most popular saltwater fish in the state. Spicy Baked Sea Trout in Lemon Butter Sauce is the recipe we decide on for beautiful fillets. Oh Grey Trout are Weakfish. I SC you should have more Specks than Grey's. 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