Giant Seabass
Stereolepis gigas
The Giant Sea Bass is a massive grouper species and one of the largest bony fish in the Pacific Ocean. These prehistoric-looking fish can live over 75 years and reach enormous sizes.
Giant Seabass at a glance
- Scientific name
- Stereolepis gigas
- Typical size
- 4-7 feet, 100-500+ lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Mythic
Habitat
Giant Sea Bass inhabit rocky reefs and kelp forests in deep waters from 50-1500 feet deep along the California coast. They are extremely rare due to overfishing and are now protected in California waters. Anglers occasionally encounter them while deep sea fishing for other species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a giant seabass 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™ worksGiant Seabass questions people ask
Giant Seabass is Stereolepis gigas.
A typical giant seabass runs 4-7 feet, 100-500+ lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every giant seabass you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Giant Sea Bass inhabit rocky reefs and kelp forests in deep waters from 50-1500 feet deep along the California coast. They are extremely rare due to overfishing and are now protected in California waters. Anglers occasionally encounter them while deep sea fishing for other species. It is a salt water species, filed under offshore 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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