scamp
Species Facts

Science Name: Mycteroperca phenax
Description

The Scamp's is light gray or brown; large adults with elongated caudal-fin rays; reddish brown spots on sides that tend to be grouped into lines; some yellow around corners of mouth. It will also undergo a sex transformation from female to male as it becomes older.

Where to Find
Gulf of Mexico mainly.

Habitat
The Scamp can be found around nearshore reefs off the northeastern coast, and on offshore reefs in the Gulf.

Feeding Habits
Feeds on small fish, squid, and crustaceans.

Tips for Fishing

Best bait is live pigfish or pinfish, although squid or cigarfish is a frequent used bait.