Habitat
Gulf menhaden (pogy) (Brevoortia patronus). Surf, jetties, channels, and nearshore water.
Where to start
The source places this species in beach, jetty or pier, bay, nearshore Gulf settings. all, peaks spring-fall 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
The inventory describes menhaden as a major regional cut or live baitfish; the cast-net entry is a collection method, not permission.
The source names Cast-net forage used as live or cut bait. as gear or bait context. Confirm the current rules before using it.
Handling
Confirm current bait-collection devices and local access 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.