White Sea Bass

White Sea Bass

Atractoscion nobilis
White Sea Bass

Average Weight/Length

Max length : 166 cm TL male/unsexed; common length : 100.0 cm TL male/unsexed; max. published weight: 41.0 kg; max. reported age: 20 years

Other "Popular" Names for this Fish

White Weakfish

Location Habitat

Often in schools over rocky bottom and in kelp beds (Ref. 2850). Also found in the surf zone. Young in bays and along sandy beaches. Feed on fishes, squids, and crayfish

Biology & Physical Description

Dorsal spines (total): 10 - 11; Dorsal soft rays (total): 20-23; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 8 - 9; Vertebrae: 24. Pelvic fins with fleshy appendage at base.

Life Cycle & Mating Behavior

Pelagic spawner

Geographic Species Map (Fishbase.org Map)

Summary of Distribution: Eastern Pacific: Alaska to southern Baja California, Mexico and the Gulf of California.

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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River Drift

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Game Rating

Game Rating : 7.5/10

Game Description :

Spirited fighter, good pulls and runs when hooked

Food Rating

Game Rating : 9/10

Game Description :

Excellent food fish

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