Calico Bass

Paralabrax clathratus

Kelp Bass, Bull Bass

1/2

Southern California, Central California, Northern California

average rating is 3 out of 5, based on 150 votes, ratings

Minimum Size

Total Length: 14" | Alternate Length: 10"

Limit

5 / day | 5 possessed

Season

Open Yearly

Special Notes

Toxicity

OEHHA Advisory (Refer to link):
Statewide Advisory for Eating Fish from California Coastal Locations without Site-Specific Advice
Ventura Harbor to Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier to Seal Beach Pier
Seal Beach Pier to San Mateo Point

OEHHA Website

Reference:

Image: Photo courtesy California Marine Species Portal (https://marinespecies.wildlife.ca.gov/kelp-bass/the-species/)

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