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Sheepshead

Archosargus probatocephalus

Where to fish

These destinations have a source-linked record for this fish. Check the linked guide for the exact water and trip details.

Local names

A name can refer to different fish in different places.

NameRegionSource
Convictt fishUnited StatesReference
Rondeau moutonGlobal · FrenchReference
SargentoBrazil · PortugueseReference
SargoBrazil · PortugueseReference
SargoMexico · SpanishReference
Sargo chopaMexico · SpanishReference
Sargo chopaNicaragua · SpanishReference
Sargo chopaSpain · SpanishReference
Sargo-choupaPortugal · PortugueseReference
Sargo-de-denteBrazil · PortugueseReference
Sargo-do-marBrazil · PortugueseReference
SchafskopfGermany · GermanReference
SheepheadUnited StatesReference
SheepsheadMexicoReference
SheepsheadUnited StatesReference
SheepsheadGlobalReference
Sheepshead seabreamGlobalReference
SorgoBrazil · PortugueseReference
Southern sheeps headBelizeReference

Seasons

A species-wide fishing season is not verified. Use the destination guide and local agency for the water and dates you choose.

Regulations and identification

Source records

Country occurrence records

Aruba · Belize · Brazil · Canada · Colombia · Costa Rica · Curacao · French Guiana · Grenada · Guatemala · Guyana · Honduras · Mexico · Nicaragua · Panama · Suriname · Trinidad Tobago · United States · Venezuela

A country record does not establish local abundance, fishing access or a legal target.