Sanddab
Citharichthys sordidus
Eating Quality
Fight Rating
Catch Heatmap (28 days)
About
Small flatfish with delicate sweet flesh. Popular on bottom trips as a bonus catch. Great pan-fried.
Pacific SanddabSandab
Typical Catch Size
0.4 lbs
avg weight
0.25–1
weight range (lbs)
7–14"
length
CA Regulations (CDFW)
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minimum keep length
∞
daily bag limit
📋 No limit under 10"
⚠️ Regulations change — always verify with CDFW before your trip.
Habitat & Season
🌊
Habitat
Sandy bottom 30–300ft.
📅
Season
Year-round
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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