Spot

Larval spot Larval spot enter Chesapeake Bay during the winter and spring and first recruit to the survey gear in March.

Spot Spot are bottom feeders, often eating worms, mollusks, and small crustaceans.

Spot The survey catches varying sizes of spot depending on the location, season, and depth. On this day in June, spot from 58-173 mm (2-7 in.) were caught.

Spot Spot are known to inhabit waters from the Gulf of Maine to Mexico and can reach a length of 29 cm (12 in.).

This species first recruits to the survey gear in March.
The index is for Age 0 fish.
The Young-of-Year cutoff values are:
- March: 0-50 mm.
- April: 0-75 mm.
- May: 0-100 mm.
- June: 0-135 mm.
- July: 0-160 mm.
- August: 0-180 mm.
- September: 0-200 mm.
- October: 0-200 mm.
- November: 0-200 mm.
- December: 0-200 mm.
- January: 0-200 mm.
- February: 0-200 mm.
YOY Index months are in bold.
Stations in both the upper and lower portions of the rivers and all Bay segments are used.

Data collected after the transition to a new vessel and net (June 2015) have been adjusted by a species-specific calibration factor.

Spot Excel file

For more information on how this species is managed please visit the ASMFC website.