Yellowfin & Spotfin Croakers-The Spotfin and Yellowfin Croaker are two fish that are in the Croaker family. They are cousins to the California Corbina and can be found from Mexico all the way up to Point Conception, CA. These fish prefer the same zones as the Corbina and Surfperch. In shallow water hunting for sand crabs and small crustaceans.

Recommended line for Yellowfin & Spotfin Croaker- These fish are not as line shy and will bite on heavier lb test. Fish the Spotfin and Yellowfin Croaker the same as a Surfperch or Corbina. We recommend fluorocarbon line but monofilament works fine as well.

Recommended Rig for Yellowfin & Spotfin Croaker-The fish can be targeted with the same rig as the Surfperch and Corbina. The Carolina rig with sand crab or artificial bait should do the trick. There are some scenarios where we toss out the lucky craft flash minnow.

Recommended Bait/Lure and how to fish Yellowfin & Spotfin Croaker- These fish are not as finicky about their bait. Feel free to try out whatever is working best that day. Because of their glutenous appetites, they will eat anything from sand crabs, artificial sand worms and everything in between. Fish for them the same way you would a Corbina or Surfperch.

Recommended Rod & Reel for Yellowfin & Spotfin Croaker-Your Surfperch rig will work great with this style of fish. These rods paired with these reels and you should be ready to hit the surf.