Yellowfin Croaker
Umbrina roncador
A medium-sized croaker species found along the Pacific coast, known for its distinctive yellow fins and ability to produce croaking sounds. Popular among surf and pier anglers for its fighting ability and good eating quality.
Yellowfin Croaker at a glance
- Scientific name
- Umbrina roncador
- Typical size
- 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs
- Water
- Saltwater
- Habitat
- Inshore
- Rarity in the Fishdex™
- Common
Habitat
Found in sandy bottom areas from shallow surf zones to depths of about 180 feet along the California and Baja California coasts. Anglers target them from piers, surf, and boats using bottom rigs with cut bait, worms, or small crustaceans.
Catch one and it is yours
Log a yellowfin croaker 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™ worksYellowfin Croaker questions people ask
Yellowfin Croaker is Umbrina roncador.
A typical yellowfin croaker runs 12-18 inches, 1-3 lbs. Cobia records the length and weight of every yellowfin croaker you log and keeps your personal best on its Fishdex entry.
Found in sandy bottom areas from shallow surf zones to depths of about 180 feet along the California and Baja California coasts. Anglers target them from piers, surf, and boats using bottom rigs with cut bait, worms, or small crustaceans. 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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