Barracuda
Sphyraena argentea
Eating Quality
Fight Rating
Catch Heatmap (28 days)
About
Torpedo-shaped predator with razor-sharp teeth. Excellent table fare. Fast surface attacks on iron and live bait.
CudaPacific Barracuda
Typical Catch Size
4 lbs
avg weight
2–12
weight range (lbs)
16–36"
length
CA Regulations (CDFW)
28"
minimum keep length
10
daily bag limit
📋 10 per day; 28" minimum
⚠️ Regulations change — always verify with CDFW before your trip.
Habitat & Season
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Habitat
Open water near kelp, surface to 60ft.
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Season
April–November; peaks June–September
Data Sources
SportfishingReport.com
Daily catch data · Dock reports · Party boat totals
CA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW)
Official regulations · Bag limits · Size minimums
W
Wikipedia
Biology · Distribution · Taxonomy
Catch statistics aggregated from public sportfishing reports. Size/weight data represents typical party boat catches in SoCal waters.
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