DOWNES FISHING CAMP


2003 GENERAL RECREATIONAL GUIDELINES
SEATROUT/WEAKFISH
FISH SEASON SIZE LIMIT
WEAKFISH
NO CLOSED SEASON
13"
8

BEST BAIT(S) & GEAR
BAIT(S)
GEAR/TACKLE
  • SANDWORMS
  • BLOODWORMS
  • BUNKER CHUNKS
  • LIVE BAITFISH
  • SHEDDER CRAB
  • SHRIMP OIL
  • SHEDDER CRAB OIL
WEAKFISH

  • LIGHT/MEDIUM SPINNING ROD
  • 10-15LB FLUOROCARBON LINE
  • 20 LB. TEST LEADER 30-36 INCH.
  • 1/0 SPROAT HOOK
  • 1-3 OUNCE BANK SINKER
  • BARREL SWIVEL
  • FISHFINDER LOCK SNAP
  • JIG HEADS
  • FIN-S ASSORTED COLORS
  • BUCKTAIL 3/4-3/8



The Sea trout or weakfish is a migratory fish and has very distinctive coloring. Seatrout are born in fresh water but develop out at sea, returning to reproduce in their native river. The sea trout spends little time in the sea, and even then stays close to the coastline.

The Sea trout feeds on various invertebrates or young fish in the water, eating at the surface as well as beneath it. Sea trout feed mainly from sundown to about midnight, with further action near daybreak. Sea trout will also feed during the day as long as light levels and air temperature are not too high. Rainy and or cloudy days are said to be the best time to catch this delicious fish. Be sure to keep your catch in a cooler full of ice to keep it from spoiling.

ERNIE, BILL & NATE ERNIE WITH A NICE WEAKFISH
COREY MILLER & MOM--WEAKFISH 21.5 INCH 2.5 LBS. CAUGHT AT BERKELEY ISLAND PARK. NICE CATCH! 1