Occurrence of select juvenile fishes during post spawning periods in Texas bay-gulf passes

Martin, J.H.; McEachron, L.W.

Occurrence of select juvenile fishes during post spawning periods in Texas bay-gulf passes

Date

1986

Authors

Martin, J.H.

McEachron, L.W.

Publisher

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Coastal Fisheries Branch

Abstract

Utilization of bay-Gulf passes during post spawning periods by juvenile red drum (Sciaenops ocellatus), southern flounder (Paralichthys lethostigma) and to a lesser extent black drum (Pogonias cromis) is well documented. Bag seine catches in this study of juvenile red drum, spotted seatrout (Cynoscion nebulosus), black drum and southern flounder inside bay-Gulf passes and on the bayside of the passes correspond to reported post spawning periods. Catch rates inside bay-Gulf passes were similar to those on the bayside of the pass. It is recommended that these bay-Gulf passes be included in the routine Texas Parks and Wildlife Department bag seine monitoring program.

Description

23 pgs.

Keywords

marine fish, juveniles, seine nets, ecological distribution, red drum, Sciaenops ocellata, southern flounder, Paralichthys lethostigma, spotted seatrout, Cynoscion nebulosus, black drum, Pogonias cromis