The Spotted Seatrout is found inshore and near shore over grass, sand, mud bottoms and move into slow moving deep waters in cold weather.  They are usually 1 to 2lbs in weight some being about 4lbs.  Large fish are considered to be 5 to 8lbs. 
The World and Florida record is 17lbs 7ozs.

As a fighting fish it is not exceedingly strong or active, but a hard striker.  On light gear tends to thrash about but it is not a long runner.

Spinning, bait casting and fly tackle are all effective methods of catching Spotted Seatrout. 

A table favorite with everyone.