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Yellowfin Croaker
Umbrina roncador
Eating Quality
Fight Rating
Catch Heatmap (28 days)
No recent data
About
Common surf and bay species. Tells where bait is. Decent table fare, often caught while targeting other species.
CroakerYellowfin
Typical Catch Size
1 lbs
avg weight
0.5–3
weight range (lbs)
8–18"
length
CA Regulations (CDFW)
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minimum keep length
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daily bag limit
📋 No limit
⚠️ Regulations change — always verify with CDFW before your trip.
Habitat & Season
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Habitat
Sandy bottom, bays, surf, nearshore 5–30ft.
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Season
Year-round; peaks 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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