Southern kingfish Fishing

Menticirrhus americanus

Southern Kingfish, or king whiting, inhabit sandy shores and surf zones of the western Atlantic. Slender with silver bodies and faint stripes, they feed on worms, crabs, and small fish. Popular with surf anglers, they are often caught in schools. Their flesh is mild and prized, though they’re also used as bait.

Fishing Tips

Water type: salt

Where to Catch Southern kingfish

United States

Alabama
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Maryland
Massachusetts
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia

Best Fishing Spots for Southern kingfish

Lighthouse Inlet
Pelican Bay (US, AL)
Turtle River (GA)
Cowpen Creek (GA)
Roberts Bay (US, FL)
Gum Swamp (AL)
Outer Clam Bay
Bairs Cove
Simpson Creek (SC)
Sam Creek (GA)
Ratcliffe Creek
Inlet Creek (US)
Colony Cove
Folly Creek (SC)
Folly River
Buffalo River (US, GA)
Ghost Head Swamp
Alligator Creek (US, SC)

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