White Sea Bass
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White Sea Bass Information
The white seabass (Atractoscion, nobilis) is a member of the croaker family and is closely related to the California corbina. They are heavy bodied fish with bluish-gray above, dark speckling, and silver undersides. White seabass occur from Alaska southward to Baja California. They are usually found in areas of rocky bottom and around kelp beds.
The white seabass is the only Pacific member of the croaker family to exceed 20 pounds. The croaker family includes several Pacific species as well as Atlantic Coast fish such as black drum, redfish, weakfish, spot and croaker.
photo credit: CA DFG
The white seabass is the only Pacific member of the croaker family to exceed 20 pounds. The croaker family includes several Pacific species as well as Atlantic Coast fish such as black drum, redfish, weakfish, spot and croaker.
photo credit: CA DFG
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White Sea Bass Fishing Techniques
White sea bass are highly sought after by recreational anglers along the coasts of California and Baja, Mexico. The fish are typically targeted from the surf line out to near shore kelp beds and rock formations, often no deeper than 30 feet.
Their size and strength demands quality equipment and a high level of skill. White sea bass are often caught with live baits, cut baits and a variety of artificial lures.
Anglers using artificial lures employ several tactics. Many anglers prefer to fish for white sea bass by targeting their favorite structure, such as the edge of kelp or known areas of mixed rocky and sandy bottom. Some anglers cast and jig metal jigs to entice these enormous fish.
Other anglers prefer to troll spoons or other lures along the same areas, attempting to cover a large area in search of fish. Once fish are caught, trollers may zero in on the fish and switch tactics, or continue with the original technique.
Anglers also rely heavily on live baits to catch white sea bass. Among the top baits are live squid, Pacific mackerel, sardines and anchovies. Live bait specialists drift, cast or slow troll offerings along likely areas, especially the near shore edges of kelp beds.
Their size and strength demands quality equipment and a high level of skill. White sea bass are often caught with live baits, cut baits and a variety of artificial lures.
Anglers using artificial lures employ several tactics. Many anglers prefer to fish for white sea bass by targeting their favorite structure, such as the edge of kelp or known areas of mixed rocky and sandy bottom. Some anglers cast and jig metal jigs to entice these enormous fish.
Other anglers prefer to troll spoons or other lures along the same areas, attempting to cover a large area in search of fish. Once fish are caught, trollers may zero in on the fish and switch tactics, or continue with the original technique.
Anglers also rely heavily on live baits to catch white sea bass. Among the top baits are live squid, Pacific mackerel, sardines and anchovies. Live bait specialists drift, cast or slow troll offerings along likely areas, especially the near shore edges of kelp beds.
Fishing-Seafood Links
- California Seafood Markets
- California seafood markets and other sources of local salmon, crabs, fish and other seafood from the Pacific Coast.
- California Fishing Guides
- California saltwater and freshwater fishing guides.
How to Cook White Sea Bass
White seabass can be grilled, pan seared, slowly simmered in olive oil, broiled or even baked.
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