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Spotted Bay Bass
Paralabrax maculatofasciatus
Also known as: SpottieSpotted Sand BassCabrilla Pinta
Surf/EstuaryShore
Gamefish
Score
—
Prime time
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Depth
0–30m
Platform
Shore
Spotted Bay Bass (Paralabrax maculatofasciatus) — sea-fishing target species photographed in marine habitat
Season
JanMarJunSepDec
Peak Jun–AugGood May–Oct
Depth range
0–30mMedium
Findr bio
I never leave the bay. Eelgrass, a dock piling, a bit of tide, and I will eat anything that swims past looking nervous.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
EstuaryShallow waterWeedlinePier harbor
Recommended baits
Soft plasticsShrimpFish baits
Diet
ShrimpCrabSmall fishJuvenile fish
Effective techniques
Light Rock FishingSpinning
Best times
DawnDuskFlooding tide
Spotted bay bass live their whole lives inside the bays, which makes them one of the few genuinely year-round Southern California targets — and a catch-and-release favourite on light gear.
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