White Seabass
Atractoscion nobilis
Also called seabass, white sea bass, WSB
White seabass is a large member of the croaker family and one of California's most prized gamefish. They are actually silver-colored despite their name and can grow to impressive sizes.
White Seabass at a glance
- Scientific name
- Atractoscion nobilis
- Typical size
- 28-48 inches
- IGFA world record
- 83 lbs 12 oz
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Rare
Habitat
Kelp beds and nearshore structure. Largest member of the croaker family on the Pacific coast.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a white seabass 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™ worksWhite Seabass questions people ask
White Seabass is Atractoscion nobilis. Anglers also call it seabass, white sea bass, WSB.
A typical white seabass runs 28-48 inches. The IGFA all tackle world record stands at 83 lbs 12 oz. Cobia records the length and weight of every white seabass you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Kelp beds and nearshore structure. Largest member of the croaker family on the Pacific coast. It is a salt water species, filed under inshore in the Fishdex.
The IGFA all tackle world record white seabass weighed 83 lbs 12 oz.
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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