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How to catch Mexican sand perch

Diplectrum macropoma

Stylized 2D illustration of Mexican sand perch
saltwaterSerranidae

The Mexican sand perch is a small saltwater fish known for inhabiting sandy and muddy bottoms. It is a predatory species feeding mainly on crustaceans. This species is not typically targeted as a game fish.

Where they live

Found in saltwater along the Pacific coast of North America, it lives at depths from 9 to 80 meters over sand and mud substrates.

Typical size

Up to about 23 cm

What they eat

  • crustaceans

Best baits

  • crab
  • shrimp
  • small crustacean imitation

Best lures

  • small soft plastic crustacean imitations
  • jigs

How to fish for them

  • bottom fishing
  • light tackle jigging

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