Porgy
The porgy is an Atlantic
fish found from New
England through Florida
and the Bahamas.
There are 2 primary
species known as the
scup and the jolthead. The jolthead porgy is found
further south than the scup porgy. The scup averages a
couple of pounds while the jolthead porgy is bigger, with
some of these fish growing larger than 8 pounds.
Come on our NJ Party Boat, the Big Mohawk, to catch Porgies.
Here is some information for those of you interested in scientific terms and additional details:
Family: Sparidae
Genus and Species: Stenotomus chrysops
Description: Porgies have deep, oblong bodies, and strong jaws and teeth.