Market Squid
Doryteuthis opalescens
FR Calmar du marché · ES Calamar opalescente · PT Lula-opalescente
Also known as: Opalescent Inshore SquidOpalescent SquidCalifornia Market SquidCalamar opalescenteCalmar du marchéLula-opalescente
CephalopodBoat
Cephalopod
Score
—
Prime time
Seasonal runs; night around lights
Depth
5–150m
Platform
Boat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Oct–DecGood Jan–Jun
Depth range
5–150mDeep
Best fishing techniques
Vertical / shore jigging60%
Preferred seabed
SandMixed
Findr bio
Night-shift squad under lights; best when moons dark. Keep it jigging and we're good...
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Shallow waterOpen seaSandy beach
Recommended baits
Artificial baits
Diet
KrillCopepodsSmall fishCephalopodsAmphipods
Effective techniques
Jigging
Gear
Best times
NightFlooding tide
I spawn en masse in glowing shallows, carpeting sand with egg capsules.
Field notes
Where to find them
California nearshore and shelf waters
Where they hang out
Nearshore to shelf, shallow to moderate depth
Prime time
Seasonal runs; night around lights
Tide game
Moderate
What they're into
Squid jigs worked under lights
Temperature vibe
Prefers 8–14°C
Fave weather
Calm conditions best for jigging
Fun fact about me
I spawn en masse in glowing shallows, carpeting sand with egg capsules.
Dinner material?
6/10Edible, nothing special
Play by the rules
Seasonal closures — check CDFW rulesCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
Looking after them
Not Evaluated