Apnaut
Tautog
Tautoga onitis
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The Tautog (Tautoga onitis) is one of the species that spearfishers and freedivers log in Apnaut. It usually frequents rocky bottoms and is found between 3 and 25 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is wary, hard to get close to, which shapes how to approach it.
It takes some technique and knowing its behaviour. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 1 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: wary, hard to get close to.
Minimum legal size by zone
| Zone | Minimum size |
|---|---|
| New England and Mid-Atlantic | 16" (41 cm) |
Where to catch it
Other names
Tautog (es)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Tautog?
It depends on the area. For example, New England and Mid-Atlantic: 16" (41 cm). See the full size-by-zone table above.
At what depth is Tautog found?
Usually between 3 and 25 m, mostly over rocky bottoms.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “medium”. It is also wary, hard to get close to. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
Log it in Apnaut
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