Pacific Barracuda
Sphyraena argentea
A fast-swimming predatory fish with an elongated body, sharp teeth, and silvery coloration. Known for its aggressive strikes and strong fighting ability.
Pacific Barracuda at a glance
- Scientific name
- Sphyraena argentea
- Typical size
- 24-48 inches, 4-12 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found along the Pacific coast from California to Baja Mexico, typically in open ocean waters and near kelp beds. Anglers target them with live bait, lures, and by trolling in deeper waters, often around structure or baitfish schools.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a pacific barracuda 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™ worksPacific Barracuda questions people ask
Pacific Barracuda is Sphyraena argentea.
A typical pacific barracuda runs 24-48 inches, 4-12 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every pacific barracuda you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found along the Pacific coast from California to Baja Mexico, typically in open ocean waters and near kelp beds. Anglers target them with live bait, lures, and by trolling in deeper waters, often around structure or baitfish schools. 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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