Leather Bass
Dermatolepis dermatolepis
A large, robust grouper species with distinctive leathery skin texture and mottled brown coloration. Known for their impressive size and strength when hooked.
Leather Bass at a glance
- Scientific name
- Dermatolepis dermatolepis
- Typical size
- 24-60 inches, 20-200 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Reef
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Found in deep rocky reefs and seamounts in the Eastern Pacific, typically in waters 100-400 feet deep. Anglers target them with heavy tackle using large baits like whole fish, often while deep dropping near underwater structures.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a leather 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™ worksLeather Bass questions people ask
Leather Bass is Dermatolepis dermatolepis.
A typical leather bass runs 24-60 inches, 20-200 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every leather bass you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in deep rocky reefs and seamounts in the Eastern Pacific, typically in waters 100-400 feet deep. Anglers target them with heavy tackle using large baits like whole fish, often while deep dropping near underwater structures. It is a salt water species, filed under reef 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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