http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/artkingfish.htm

While a local fisherman may become familiar with the northern kingfish due to their aggressive fights on the hook, your average joe may know little about this rather abundant fish that resides along the east coast. The kingfish is not generally fished by commercial fishermen, however many times they are found in gill nets, otter trawls, and other traps as an accident. In this sense, finding kingfish in a local fishery is an event that shouldn't be passed up. Kingfish is actually a good buy, so keep your eyes open from April to October, the season you are most likely to run into them. They are known to be eaten for their white meat, and can be prepared in a variety of ways. The fish can be poached, baked, broiled, fried, or smoked.

Also called:northern kingfish

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Catch Restrictions

1. New Jersey
2. New York
3. Federal

Sustainability

Landings (tonnage) -Belford -Raritan Bay

Food Description