Florida pompano caught near Anna Maria Island

Pompano

Pompano are small, silver, deep-bodied speedsters that travel the beaches and passes scooping up sand fleas and small crabs. They punch well above their weight on light tackle.

They're also one of the most sought-after fish on the table, which makes a pompano run a real treat.

Size
Usually 1–3 pounds
Fight
Pound-for-pound scrappers
On the table
Prized — rich and buttery
Best season
Strongest in the cooler months

How we catch Pompano

We target pompano with small jigs and live sand fleas along the beaches, passes, and bars on inshore and nearshore trips.

On the table

Widely considered one of the best-eating fish in the Gulf — rich, firm, and buttery, fantastic grilled whole.