Spotted Sand Bass
Paralabrax maculatofasciatus
A popular Pacific Coast gamefish with distinctive dark spots covering its olive to brown body. Part of the kelp bass family and prized by Southern California anglers.
Spotted Sand Bass at a glance
- Scientific name
- Paralabrax maculatofasciatus
- Typical size
- 12-18 inches, 1-4 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Uncommon
Habitat
Found along the Pacific Coast from California to Baja Mexico in rocky areas, kelp beds, and sandy bottoms in depths from shallow water to 600 feet. Anglers target them with live bait like anchovies and sardines, or artificial lures around structure.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a spotted sand 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™ worksSpotted Sand Bass questions people ask
Spotted Sand Bass is Paralabrax maculatofasciatus.
A typical spotted sand bass runs 12-18 inches, 1-4 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every spotted sand bass you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found along the Pacific Coast from California to Baja Mexico in rocky areas, kelp beds, and sandy bottoms in depths from shallow water to 600 feet. Anglers target them with live bait like anchovies and sardines, or artificial lures around structure. 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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