Pacific White Seabass (Corvina)
Atractoscion nobilis
FR Corvina blanche du Pacifique · ES Corvina blanca del Pacífico · PT Corvina-branca-do-Pacífico
Also known as: White SeabassSeatroutCorvinaCorvinata BlancaCorvina blanca del PacíficoCorvina blanche du PacifiqueCorvina-branca-do-Pacífico
Surf/EstuaryBoat
GamefishReef
Score
—
Prime time
Night and first light
Depth
5–80m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Apr–JulGood Mar–Aug
Depth range
5–80mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Bottom fishing / ledgering60%
Vertical / shore jigging60%
Preferred seabed
Rock
Findr bio
Silver torpedo of the kelp lines – I slide through squid clouds and bait balls, eating quietly until it all goes very, very heavy.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Open seaRocky shoreWreck reef
Recommended baits
Fish baitsSquidSoft plastics
Diet
AnchovySquidMackerelHerringCrab
Effective techniques
SpinningJiggingBottom Fishing
Gear
Best times
DawnDuskNightMid flood
Many trophy white seabass are taken at night on live squid, with big fish sliding right into kelp edges and shallow channels while most boats are steaming home.
Field notes
Where to find them
California kelp edges and nearshore banks
Where they hang out
Kelp edges to open water, shallow to moderate depth
Prime time
Night and first light
Tide game
Moderate
What they're into
Live baits drifted along current edges
Temperature vibe
Prefers 14–22°C
Fave weather
Calm, quiet conditions best — boat shy species
Fun fact about me
West Coast croaker with cult status — kayak anglers write odes.
Dinner material?
8/10Solid dinner choice
Play by the rules
Size/bag limits, some closures — check CDFW rulesCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
Looking after them
Near Threatened
Other regions where you can target Pacific White Seabass (Corvina)