Top Jolthead Porgy Fishing Countries

The Jolthead Porgy (*Calamus bajonado*) is a robust, silvery reef fish native to the western Atlantic, particularly abundant in the Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and along the southeastern coast of the United States. Recognized for its firm, flavorful flesh, the Jolthead Porgy is a valued catch in both commercial and recreational fisheries. The top countries harvesting this species include the United States (notably Florida), Cuba, the Bahamas, and other Caribbean nations, where it is caught primarily by hook-and-line, traps, and occasionally nets. While not as heavily targeted as snapper or grouper, the Jolthead Porgy contributes to local seafood markets and is an important component of mixed-species reef fisheries, supporting coastal economies and traditional fishing communities throughout its range.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.