Species guide
How to catch Goldspotted sand bass
Paralabrax auroguttatus
saltwatergame fishSerranidae
The goldspotted sand bass is a saltwater game fish known for its distinctive golden spots. It belongs to the sea bass family and exhibits a streamlined, fusiform body shape. Anglers prize it for its sporting qualities and tasty flesh.
Where they live
Found in the Pacific waters of North America, this species inhabits saltwater depths ranging from about 40 to 107 meters. It prefers sandy or rocky bottoms within this depth range.
Typical size
Up to about 71 cm
What they eat
- small fish
- crustaceans
- worms
Best baits
- shrimp
- anchovies
- squid strips
Best lures
- soft plastic swimbaits
- jigs
- metal spoons
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- casting near rocky reefs
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