Habitat
Atlantic brief squid (Lolliguncula brevis). Laguna Madre/bay water, channels, and nearshore water.
Where to start
The source places this species in bay, nearshore Gulf settings. all The source supports this as South Padre, Lower Laguna Madre, or nearby Gulf planning context. Treat the seasonal note as context, not a promise of a catch, open access or a particular day on the water.
Approach and bait
A small euryhaline squid caught incidentally or with a jig/cast net; it can be bait or food, subject to current rules.
The source names cast-net; jig as gear or bait context. Confirm the current rules before using it.
Handling
Confirm current device, area, water-quality, and harvest rules before collecting.
Sources and current rules
This guide draws on a secondary reference: secondary reference. Identify the animal before retention or collection, then check the current rules for the water and trip.