Species guide
How to catch Pacific sandperch
Prolatilus jugularis
freshwaterbrackishsaltwaterPinguipedidae
The Pacific sandperch is a slender fish found along rocky and sandy ocean bottoms. It actively hunts small fish, crustaceans, and worms. This species reaches lengths up to 40 centimeters and is not typically targeted by anglers.
Where they live
Found from shallow waters around 5 meters to depths of 60 meters over rocky and sandy substrates in the Pacific region. It inhabits saltwater, brackish, and freshwater environments.
Typical size
Up to about 40 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- crustaceans
- polychaete worms
Best baits
- small fish bait
- shrimp
- worms
Best lures
- soft plastic worms
- small jigs
- minnow imitations
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- light jigging
- bait fishing
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