Sheepshead are a popular
inshore or near shore species.
They average 1 to 2 pounds
inshore and up to 8 pounds and
sometimes larger offshore. They can be found around
oyster bars, seawalls, jetties and in tidal creeks. They
feed on mollusks and crustaceans.
Catching Sheepshead
Many anglers enjoy catching sheepshead and the easiest
way to do this is to use a small hook, small weight and a
fiddler crab. Fiddler crabs are the preferred bait by most
sheepshead fishermen. These fish can be targeted from
piers or with a boat. When fishing from a boat, find
pilings that are covered with shells or shell-covered
bottoms.
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