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Junior Saltwater Fishing Crew
Fish Guide

Meet the Fish

Search, filter, and learn about saltwater fish.

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Fishing rules vary by place. Ask an adult to check local size and season rules before keeping any fish.
Red Vermilion
Red Vermilion
"Rockfish Ruby"
Beginner

A bright red reef fish with big eyes that lives near rocky drop-offs deep down in the ocean.

White Seabass
White Seabass
"Ghost of the Kelp"
Intermediate

A big shiny silver fish that hides in kelp forests and hunts squid at dawn and dusk.

Flounder
Flounder
"Sand Ninja"
Beginner

A flat pancake-shaped fish that hides in the sand with both eyes on the top of its head!

Sheepshead
Sheepshead
"Convict Fish"
Beginner

A round striped fish with people-like front teeth that it uses to crunch crabs and barnacles.

Pacific Bonito
Pacific Bonito
"Speed Torpedo"
Beginner

A fast striped cousin of the tuna that zooms after bait schools and hits lures hard.

Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
"Yellow Spot"
Beginner

A sleek silvery fish with bright yellow spots and razor teeth that chases baitfish in big schools.

Red Snapper
Red Snapper
"Ruby Reefer"
Intermediate

A deep red reef fish with a big appetite and a strong pull that lives near underwater structures.

Bluefin Tuna
Bluefin Tuna
"Freight Train"
Advanced

A giant powerful tuna with a shiny blue back that can be as big as a person.

Yellowfin Croaker
Yellowfin Croaker
"Beach Buddy"
Beginner

A friendly small silver fish that patrols the surf line, perfect for first-time beach anglers.

Lingcod
Lingcod
"Toothy Ling"
Intermediate

A big-mouthed rockfish predator with wild sharp teeth that ambushes prey near rocks.

Dorado (Mahi Mahi)
Dorado (Mahi Mahi)
"Rainbow Rocket"
Intermediate

A brilliant yellow, blue, and green fish that flashes color and jumps out of the water.

California Halibut
California Halibut
"Flat Ambusher"
Intermediate

A sandy-colored flat fish that hides on the bottom and pounces on baitfish that swim by.

Fish rules change by location. Ask an adult to check your local regulations before keeping fish.