Pacific Pompano
Peprilus simillimus
Pacific Pompano is a small, silvery fish found in Pacific waters, primarily caught as bycatch rather than targeted by anglers. They are part of the butterfish family and have a compressed, deep body.
Pacific Pompano at a glance
- Scientific name
- Peprilus simillimus
- Typical size
- 6-10 inches, under 1 lb
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Offshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in offshore waters of the Pacific Ocean, typically in schools at various depths. They are rarely targeted specifically by recreational anglers and are more commonly encountered by commercial fishermen or as incidental catch while fishing for other species.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a pacific pompano 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 Pompano questions people ask
Pacific Pompano is Peprilus simillimus.
A typical pacific pompano runs 6-10 inches, under 1 lb. Cobia records the length and weight of every pacific pompano you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in offshore waters of the Pacific Ocean, typically in schools at various depths. They are rarely targeted specifically by recreational anglers and are more commonly encountered by commercial fishermen or as incidental catch while 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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