The California sheephead is a vibrant marine fish found along the Pacific coast of North America. It features a distinctive black head and tail with a reddish-orange body. Typically reaching up to 36 inches and weighing around 30 pounds, it feeds on sea urchins, crabs, and mollusks. This species inhabits rocky reefs and kelp forests, exhibiting sequential hermaphroditism. This summary is AI generated
Water type
IUCN Status
Threat to humans
Source: Fishbase
According to catch data from over 20 million anglers on Fishbrain, these are the best baits used to catch California sheephead.

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California sheephead
length · weight
California sheephead
San Diego County Coast
26 in · 7 lb 3 oz
California sheephead
12 in · 4 lb
California sheephead
Santa Barbara County Coast
20 in · 5 lb
California sheephead
Santa Barbara County Coast
21 in · 6 lb 7 oz
California sheephead
length · weight
California sheephead
length · weight


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