Kelp Bass

Kelp Bass

Paralabrax clathratus
Kelp Bass

Average Weight/Length

Max length : 72.0 cm

Other "Popular" Names for this Fish

Calico Bass

Location Habitat

Usually found in or near kelp beds, shallow water and to about 50 m but mostly from 2.4-21m . Found throughout water column. Large specimens usually occur in deeper water. Juveniles feed on benthic invertebrates (especially crustaceans); adults feed on fishes and cephalopods. Both juveniles and adults may feed on plankton when abundant

Life Cycle & Mating Behavior

Pelagic spawner . Aggregation spawning is a significant component of the reproductive behavior of this species

Geographic Species Map (Fishbase.org Map)

Summary of Distribution: Eastern Pacific: Columbia River in Washington, USA to southern Baja California, Mexico.

Note: Distribution range colors indicate degree of suitability of habitat which can be interpreted as probabilities of occurrence (fishbase.org)

Sport Fishing Techniques

Kite Fishing (Trolling)

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Game Rating

Game Rating : 8/10

Game Description :

A fun and spirited, sometimes heavy game fish

Food Rating

Game Rating : 8.5/10

Game Description :

Excellent food fish

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