Fishing for Pacific porgy

Calamus brachysomus

The Pacific porgy is a marine fish known for its deep, laterally compressed body and silvery scales. It typically inhabits rocky reefs and coastal waters. Reaching up to 18 inches in length and weighing around 3 pounds, it feeds on crustaceans and small invertebrates. Pacific porgies are social, often forming small 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 Pacific porgy

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Pacific porgy

Broward County Coast

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Long Island Sound

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Pacific porgy

Island Beach State Park

12 in · 2 lb

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Pacific porgy

Monroe County Coast

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Pacific porgy

Long Island Sound

8 in · 3 lb

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Pacific porgy

Quonochontaug Pond

16 in · 5 lb

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Pacific porgy

Quonochontaug Breachway

13 in · 2 lb

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