Barred Sand Bass
Paralabrax nebulifer
A popular Pacific Coast gamefish with distinctive dark vertical bars along its sandy-colored body. Known for its strong fighting ability and excellent table fare.
Barred Sand Bass at a glance
- Scientific name
- Paralabrax nebulifer
- Typical size
- 12-18 inches, 2-4 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found in sandy and rocky bottoms from shallow water to depths of 600 feet along the California coast. Anglers target them using live bait like sardines or anchovies, as well as jigs and soft plastics near structure and kelp beds.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a barred sand bass through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your photo, your personal best, and the exact conditions on the day. The app also carries the slot and season rules for wherever you are standing.
How the Fishdex™ worksBarred Sand Bass questions people ask
Barred Sand Bass is Paralabrax nebulifer.
A typical barred sand bass runs 12-18 inches, 2-4 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every barred sand bass you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in sandy and rocky bottoms from shallow water to depths of 600 feet along the California coast. Anglers target them using live bait like sardines or anchovies, as well as jigs and soft plastics near structure and kelp beds. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore in the Fishdex.
Yes. Log one through the Cobia Camera and this entry fills in with your own photo, your personal best, and the conditions on the day you caught it. The app also carries the slot limits and season dates for wherever you are standing. It is free.
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