Fishing for Pile perch

Phanerodon vacca

The pile perch is a coastal fish known for its laterally compressed, oval-shaped body and silvery-gray coloration. It typically measures 12-18 inches in length and weighs 1-2 pounds. Found in rocky shorelines and kelp forests, it feeds on algae, crustaceans, and small invertebrates. Pile perch are social, often forming schools while foraging. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Pile perch

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Goleta Pier

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Pillar Point Harbor

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Pillar Point Harbor

15 in · 3 lb

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Gig Harbor

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Mission Bay Channel

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Pillar Point Harbor

13 in · 1 lb

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Pillar Point Harbor

8 in · 6 oz

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Gig Harbor

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Saratoga Passage

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Pile perch

Los Angeles County Coast

14 in · 2 lb

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