Fishing for Rock sea bass

Centropristis philadelphica

The rock sea bass is a small marine fish known for its robust body and mottled coloration. Typically reaching up to 12 inches and weighing around 1 pound, it inhabits rocky coastal areas and reefs. Its diet consists mainly of crustaceans and small fish. The rock sea bass is a solitary and territorial species, often found near the ocean floor. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Rock sea bass

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Rock sea bass

Broad River

4 in · 3 oz

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Rock sea bass

Tybee South Beach

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Rock sea bass

5 in · 6 oz

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Rock sea bass

Hobcaw Creek

5 in · 2 oz

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Rock sea bass

Charleston County Coast

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Rock sea bass

Los Angeles County Coast

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Rock sea bass

Helen Cooper Floyd Park Fishing Pier

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Rock sea bass

Broad River

4 in · 3 oz

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Rock sea bass

May River

6 in · 5 oz

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