Species guide
How to catch Cominate sea catfish
Occidentarius platypogon
brackishsaltwaterAriidae
The Cominate sea catfish is an elongated catfish found in brackish and saltwater along the Pacific coast of North America. Juveniles feed primarily by eating fish scales. Adults hunt a variety of small marine animals in waters from shallow bays down to 107 meters.
Where they live
Found in brackish and saltwater along the Pacific coast of North America, residing at depths between 6 and 107 meters.
Typical size
Up to about 50 cm
What they eat
- fish scales
- small fish
- marine crustaceans
- macrofauna
Best baits
- small fish chunks
- shrimp baits
- fish pieces
Best lures
- soft plastic baits
- jigs
- small spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light jigging
- bait fishing
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