Which seas is Atlantic menhaden found in?

In our records Atlantic menhaden appears in these seas: Northeast Atlantic — United States, Mid-Atlantic — United States, South Atlantic — United States.

In which months is Atlantic menhaden at its peak?

Peak periods by sea: South Atlantic — United States April–October; Mid-Atlantic — United States April–October; Northeast Atlantic — United States April–October.

Atlantic menhaden

Brevoortia tyrannus

Atlantic menhaden

Peak this month

Habitat: nehir ağzı, iskele, pelajik, liman

Legal status

The regulation holds no separate minimum size or closed season entry for this species. The provisions for Türkiye as a whole apply.

Bait and technique

Habitat: nehir ağzı, iskele, pelajik, liman

Frequently asked questions

Which seas is Atlantic menhaden found in?: In our records Atlantic menhaden appears in these seas: Northeast Atlantic — United States, Mid-Atlantic — United States, South Atlantic — United States.
In which months is Atlantic menhaden at its peak?: Peak periods by sea: South Atlantic — United States April–October; Mid-Atlantic — United States April–October; Northeast Atlantic — United States April–October.