COLD

[crash1371]

growth rate of spotted seatrout differs between males and females, with females growing faster. Approximate lengths at various years of age are given in the following table.

AGE MALE FEMALE

1 9" 8"

2 14" 17"

3 17" 20"

4 18" 23"

5 18" 24"

6 19" 25"

7 19" 26"

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So then that means we are looking at 5 to 6 years to get back to where we are now at least in those areas that are being hit hard.

Bad news.

Butch

[Capt Rick Hiott]

Its depends on there environment and food supply Butch. I would say about 7-9 years old. They only live to be around 10-12 years old.

Males reach sexual maturity at approximately 1 year,,,

Here is some good reading on the subject. I know Charlie and John,I worked with them for a little while at DNR,,good guys!

http://saltwaterfishing.sc.gov/pdf/seatrout%20for%20Web.pdf

Edited January 9, 2010 by Capt Rick Hiott

[Slough]

30 right now with the wind blowing And last day of dove season tommorrow.

Edited January 9, 2010 by James Lawrence