Atlantic Croaker Fishing Charters

Micropogonias undulatus

Atlantic Croaker is a plentiful bottom fish found on party boats along the Mid-Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Named for the croaking sound they make using their swim bladder, these cooperative feeders provide consistent action and good eating.

Party boats: 12
States: 6

Boats That Fish for Atlantic Croaker

Calico Jack

Port: Ocean City, MD
Anglers: Up to 25
Targets: Atlantic Croaker, Fluke, Black Sea Bass
Per person: From$35

Captain's Lady

Port: Bowers Beach, DE
Anglers: Up to 82
Targets: Atlantic Croaker, Fluke, Weakfish
Per person: From$80

Sea Queen VII

Port: Brooklyn, NY
Anglers: Up to 80
Targets: Atlantic Croaker, Striped Bass, Bluefish
Per person: From$65

Crystal Dawn

Port: Manteo, NC
Anglers: Up to 50
Targets: Atlantic Croaker, Spot, Weakfish
Per person: From$54

Happy Hooker Bay Fishing

Port: Ocean City, MD
Anglers: Up to 20
Targets: Atlantic Croaker, Fluke, Striped Bass
Per person: From$30

Judy V & Capt Bob II

Port: Rehoboth Beach, DE
Anglers: Up to 70
Targets: Atlantic Croaker, Black Sea Bass, Fluke
Per person: From$70

LJK Outdoors

Port: Solomons, MD
Anglers: Up to 28
Targets: Atlantic Croaker, Spot, White Perch
Per person: From$70

Miss Ocean City

Port: Ocean City, MD
Anglers: Up to 33
Targets: Atlantic Croaker, Fluke, Spot
Per person: From$35

About Atlantic Croaker

Party boats catch Croaker over sandy and muddy bottoms in bays, sounds, and nearshore waters in depths of 5 to 40 feet. Pieces of squid, bloodworm, shrimp, or cut bait fished on bottom rigs produce steady bites. Croaker travel in large schools, so once you find them, the action is continuous.

Croaker are small but spirited fighters that provide fun on light tackle. Most fish run 0.5 to 2 pounds, with larger "bull" croaker reaching 3 to 4 pounds. They bend the rod with quick head shakes and short runs that keep things interesting, especially for young anglers.