Species guide
How to catch Ocean whitefish
Caulolatilus princeps
saltwatergame fishLatilidae
The ocean whitefish is a solitary saltwater species known for its elongated body and ability to dig into the substrate to find food. It can reach up to about one meter in length and is a valued game fish. This bottom-dweller inhabits a variety of seabed types, including rocky, sandy, and muddy areas.
Where they live
Found in the Pacific waters of North America, the ocean whitefish lives at depths between 10 and 90 meters, favoring rocky, sandy, and mud bottoms.
Typical size
Up to about 102 cm
What they eat
- small squid
- small schooling fish
- amphipods
- tiny crustaceans
- small shrimp
Best baits
- squid strips
- small fish chunks
- shrimp
Best lures
- soft plastic grub
- jig
- bottom bouncing lure
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- jigging
- drift fishing near rocky bottoms
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