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Gulf Kingfish (Whiting)
Menticirrhus littoralis
Distinct from southern kingfish (black tail-tip). Primary surf species along Gulf coast and Atlantic FL beaches. Common surf-fishing target from Texas to NC; year-round.
In our regions
Mississippi GulfTexas GulfFlorida Panhandle — GulfNortheast Florida — AtlanticAlabama GulfLouisiana GulfCentral/Southeast Florida — AtlanticBig Bend — GulfSouthwest Florida — Gulf
Regulations
⚠️ BETA: best-effort current as of (none on file). Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.
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