Porgy
The porgy is an Atlantic
fish found from New
England through Florida
and the Bahamas.
There are 2 primary
species known as the
scup and the jolthead. The jolthead porgy is found
further south than the scup porgy. The scup averages a
couple of pounds while the jolthead porgy is bigger with
some of these fish growing larger than 8 pounds.
Come on our New Jersey Party Boat, the North Star, for a Half Day Fishing Trip to catch Porgies.
Scientific Terms and Additonal Information:
Family: Sparidae
Genus and Species: Stenotomus chrysops
Description: Porgies have deep, oblong bodies, and strong jaws and teeth.
