Species guide
How to catch Sea chub
Ditrema temminckii
saltwatergame fishEmbiotocidae
The sea chub is a small, deep-bodied saltwater fish found in Pacific regions. It inhabits areas rich in Sargassum seaweed and preys on various small invertebrates. This species is known as Temminck's surfperch and is sought after by anglers.
Where they live
Found in Pacific saltwaters, especially where Sargassum seaweed is abundant.
Typical size
Up to about 24 cm
What they eat
- crustaceans
- mollusks
- worms
Best baits
- small shrimp
- clam strips
- worm segments
Best lures
- small jigs
- soft plastic grubs
- tiny spoons
How to fish for them
- light spinning tackle
- bottom fishing near seaweed
- float fishing among vegetation
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