Shiner Perch
Cymatogaster aggregata
A small silvery surfperch found along the Pacific coast, known for its shimmering appearance and schooling behavior. One of the most common surfperch species in shallow coastal waters.
Shiner Perch at a glance
- Scientific name
- Cymatogaster aggregata
- Typical size
- 3-8 inches, under 1 lb
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Inhabits shallow bays, harbors, piers, and nearshore areas from surface to about 480 feet deep. Often caught by pier and shore anglers using small hooks and light tackle with baits like marine worms, small shrimp, or pieces of mussel. Schools are commonly found around eelgrass beds and kelp forests.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a shiner perch 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™ worksShiner Perch questions people ask
Shiner Perch is Cymatogaster aggregata.
A typical shiner perch runs 3-8 inches, under 1 lb. Cobia records the length and weight of every shiner perch you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Inhabits shallow bays, harbors, piers, and nearshore areas from surface to about 480 feet deep. Often caught by pier and shore anglers using small hooks and light tackle with baits like marine worms, small shrimp, or pieces of mussel. Schools are commonly found around eelgrass beds and kelp forests. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore 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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