Gray Trout Chesapeake Bay New Point Comfort Mathews Virginia, Cynoscion regalis, Fish Scientific Name

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Gray Trout Chesapeake Bay New Point Comfort

Gray Trout
The Gray Trout is the northern relative of the Speckled Trout. They can be found throughout the open bay from June to November, however they prefer river channels, inlets and surf along beaches. Gray Trout can be landed by fishing the bottom using peeler crab or squid from a drifting boat or from piers. Larger Gray's are frequently caught by trolling under lights at night along the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

Common Names	Gray Trout, Weakfish
Scientific Name	Cynoscion regalis
Average Size	1 - 2 feet
Average Weight	2 - 5 lbs.
Minimum Size Limit*
Possession Limit*
Season
Lure
Bait	Peeler Crab, squid
World Record
Virginia Record
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* All regulations are subject to change throughout the year. Always check with the Virginia Marine Resource Commission for new regulations before you go fishing @ 757-247-2200 or www.state.va.us/mrc/homepage.htm