California Halibut
Paralichthys californicus
Eating Quality
Fight Rating
Catch Heatmap (28 days)
About
Flat ambush predator. Highly prized for clean white meat. Lives on sandy bottom, strikes fast on live bait.
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Typical Catch Size
8 lbs
avg weight
3–50
weight range (lbs)
18–48"
length
CA Regulations (CDFW)
22"
minimum keep length
5
daily bag limit
📋 5 per day; 22" minimum
⚠️ Regulations change — always verify with CDFW before your trip.
Habitat & Season
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Habitat
Sandy and mud bottom, 5–200ft. Often in bays and nearshore.
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Season
Year-round; peak spring–early summer
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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