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Sand Bass
Paralabrax nebulifer
Eating Quality
Fight Rating
Catch Heatmap (28 days)
About
Popular nearshore bass. Schooling bottom fish caught on soft plastics and live bait. Great eating.
SandiesSandy
Typical Catch Size
2 lbs
avg weight
1–8
weight range (lbs)
8–22"
length
CA Regulations (CDFW)
12"
minimum keep length
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daily bag limit
📋 No daily bag limit; 12" minimum
⚠️ Regulations change — always verify with CDFW before your trip.
Habitat & Season
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Habitat
Sandy and soft bottom nearshore, 20–150ft.
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Season
Year-round; peak spring–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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