Top Squeteague Gray Weakfish Fishing Countries

The Squeteague, also known as the gray weakfish (Cynoscion regalis), is a slender, silvery marine fish native to the western Atlantic Ocean, particularly along the eastern coast of North America from Nova Scotia to Florida. Renowned for its delicate flesh and sporting qualities, the gray weakfish is a valued target for both commercial and recreational fisheries. The primary countries involved in the harvesting of this species are the United States and, to a lesser extent, Canada. In the U.S., the fisheries are concentrated in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern states, with significant landings historically reported from New Jersey, Delaware, Virginia, and North Carolina. While commercial harvests have declined due to population fluctuations and stricter regulations aimed at conservation, weakfish remain an important component of local fishing economies and coastal culture in these regions.

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