Ocean Whitefish
Caulolatilus princeps
Ocean whitefish are deep-water members of the tilefish family found along the Pacific Coast. They have elongated bodies with white flesh and are prized for their excellent eating quality.
Ocean Whitefish at a glance
- Scientific name
- Caulolatilus princeps
- Typical size
- 12-24 inches, 1-5 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Ocean whitefish inhabit rocky bottoms and kelp beds in depths of 30-300 feet along the California coast. Anglers target them using bottom rigs with cut bait, squid, or small jigs near structure. They are commonly caught while fishing for other bottom species like lingcod and rockfish.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a ocean whitefish 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™ worksOcean Whitefish questions people ask
Ocean Whitefish is Caulolatilus princeps.
A typical ocean whitefish runs 12-24 inches, 1-5 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every ocean whitefish you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Ocean whitefish inhabit rocky bottoms and kelp beds in depths of 30-300 feet along the California coast. Anglers target them using bottom rigs with cut bait, squid, or small jigs near structure. They are commonly caught while fishing for other bottom species like lingcod and rockfish. 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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