California Corbina
Menticirrhus undulatus
Also called California Kingcroaker
A silvery-gray member of the croaker family with wavy dark lines along its sides and a distinctive barbel under its chin. Known for its excellent table fare and challenging fight when hooked.
California Corbina at a glance
- Scientific name
- Menticirrhus undulatus
- Typical size
- 12-20 inches, 1-4 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found in sandy surf zones, shallow bays, and nearshore waters along the Pacific coast from California to Baja Mexico. Anglers typically target them from shore using sand crabs, marine worms, or small baits fished on the bottom in the surf. They prefer sandy bottoms where they forage for invertebrates.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a california corbina 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™ worksCalifornia Corbina questions people ask
California Corbina is Menticirrhus undulatus. Anglers also call it California Kingcroaker.
A typical california corbina runs 12-20 inches, 1-4 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every california corbina you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in sandy surf zones, shallow bays, and nearshore waters along the Pacific coast from California to Baja Mexico. Anglers typically target them from shore using sand crabs, marine worms, or small baits fished on the bottom in the surf. They prefer sandy bottoms where they forage for invertebrates. 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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