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Whiting
Alternative Names: Kingcroaker
Monterey Bay Recommendation: No recommendation. No commercial fishery. Not to be confused with many northern cod and hake species sometimes sold as whiting.
Uses in Cooking: These are rarely eaten due to their small size, but they are best pan fried.
Similar Fish: Atlantic Croaker, Speckled trout, Tilapia
Description: These small fish have a mild, but occasionally muddy flavor. The meat is medium firm to soft. They do not freeze well.
Fun Facts: These tough fish can tolerate a wide range of temperature and salinity. In addition, they don't seem to mind getting beat up swimming around in breaking waves near the shore. I have observed these fish staring at me from inside breaking waves.