Species guide
How to catch Barred sand bass
Paralabrax nebulifer
saltwatergame fishSerranidae
The barred sand bass is a saltwater game fish found mainly in the North Pacific. It typically inhabits sandy bottoms near rocks from shallow waters down to 30 meters. Juveniles feed on small invertebrates while adults prey mostly on fish and crustaceans.
Where they live
Found on sandy bottoms near rocks in saltwater from shallow areas to 30 meters depth, mostly along the North American Pacific coast.
Typical size
Up to about 67 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- crabs
- crustaceans
- bivalves
- mysids
Best baits
- live baitfish
- shrimp
- crabs
Best lures
- soft plastic swimbaits
- jigs
- paddle tail baits
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- casting near rocky sandy areas
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