White Seaperch
Phanerodon furcatus
White seaperch are small surfperch found along the Pacific coast with a silvery-white coloration and compressed body shape. They are primarily caught by surf and pier anglers as a panfish species.
White Seaperch at a glance
- Scientific name
- Phanerodon furcatus
- Typical size
- 6-10 inches, 0.5-1 lb
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
White seaperch inhabit shallow coastal waters, kelp beds, and areas around piers and rocky structures from central California to Baja California. They are commonly targeted by surf anglers using small baits like bloodworms, sand crabs, and small pieces of fish. They form schools and are often caught in numbers during peak feeding periods.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a white seaperch 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 Seaperch questions people ask
White Seaperch is Phanerodon furcatus.
A typical white seaperch runs 6-10 inches, 0.5-1 lb. Cobia records the length and weight of every white seaperch you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
White seaperch inhabit shallow coastal waters, kelp beds, and areas around piers and rocky structures from central California to Baja California. They are commonly targeted by surf anglers using small baits like bloodworms, sand crabs, and small pieces of fish. They form schools and are often caught in numbers during peak feeding periods. 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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