Atlantic Croaker

Croaker index graph

  • This species first recruits to the survey gear in September.  
  • The Young-of-Year cutoff values are: 
    • September: 0-50 mm.
    • October: 0-80 mm.
    • November: 0-100 mm.
    • December: 0-100 mm.
    • January: 0-100 mm.
    • February: 0-100 mm.
    • March: 0-100 mm.
    • April: 0-110 mm.
    • May: 0-135 mm.
    • June: 0-160 mm.
    • July: 0-180 mm.
    • August: 0-220 mm.
  • Index months are in bold.
  • All Bay and river stations are used to calculate the index.

Data collected after the transition to a new vessel and net (June 2015) have been adjusted by a species-specific calibration factor. 

Atlantic Croaker Excel file

For more information on how this species is managed please visit the ASMFC wesbite.