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Scup or Porgie or Sea Breams
Description Scup or Porgie or Sea Breams

The scup, Stenotomus chrysops, is a fish which occurs primarily in the Atlantic from Massachusetts to South Carolina. Along with many other fish of the family Sparidae, it is also commonly known as porgy.

Scup grow as large as 18 in (450 mm) and weigh 3 to 4 lb (2 kg), but they average 1/2 - 1 lb (0.5 kg).

In the Middle Atlantic Bight, scup spawn along the inner continental shelf. Their larvae end up in inshore waters, along the coast and in estuarine areas. At 2 to 3 years of age, they mature. Scup winter along the mid and outer continental shelf. When the temperature warms in the spring they migrate inshore.

They are fished for by commercial and recreational fishermen. They are a fine fish to eat because of their light flavor and are sometimes called panfish. Popular methods of cooking include but are not limited to frying, broiling and baking.

Size Weight Length
Medium 1 lb. 9"
Large 1 - 2 lbs. 10" - 12"
Jumbos 2 lbs. + 12" +


Country Of Origin USA
Porgie & Seabass - Size Medium, Large, or Jumbo
Condition Fresh or Frozen

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