Fishing for Pacific spadefish

Chaetodipterus zonatus

The Pacific spadefish is a marine species characterized by its laterally compressed, disc-shaped body with distinct vertical stripes. Typically reaching up to 18 inches and weighing around 4 pounds, it inhabits coastal waters and reefs. Its diet consists mainly of small invertebrates and algae. Known for its schooling behavior, it often forms large, social groups. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Saltwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Pacific spadefish

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Biggest Pacific spadefish catches

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Pacific spadefish

Mission Bay Channel

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Kauai Channel

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Pacific spadefish

Hillsborough Bay

7 in · 1 lb

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Matlacha Bridge

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Pacific spadefish

Nueces County Coast

11 in · 12 lb 7 oz

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Mitchell Creek

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Manatee County Coast

9 in · 2 lb

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