Species guide
How to catch Atlantic anchoveta
Cetengraulis edentulus
brackishsaltwaterEngraulidae
The Atlantic anchoveta is a small, schooling fish found in inshore and brackish waters. It is known for tolerating a wide range of salinities and feeding by filtering plankton from the water. This species plays a vital role in coastal ecosystems and is often found in large schools.
Where they live
Found in the Atlantic and Caribbean regions, this fish inhabits shallow coastal waters, lagoons, estuaries, and brackish zones with salinity between 10 and 31 ppt.
Typical size
Up to about 21 cm
What they eat
- plankton
- microscopic algae
- diatoms
Best baits
- small pieces of shrimp
- fish flakes
- plankton-based bait
Best lures
- tiny jigs
- micro spoons
- small soft plastics
How to fish for them
- light spinning
- float fishing
- cast netting
- filleting small live bait
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