Species guide
How to catch Pacific snake eel
Ophichthus triserialis
saltwaterOphichthidae
The Pacific snake eel is a slender, eel-like fish found in the Pacific Ocean. It can grow over a meter in length and has a distinctive spotted pattern. This species is a nocturnal predator, hunting small marine animals.
Where they live
Found in shallow to moderately deep saltwater habitats along the Pacific coast of North America, typically ranging from 1 to 155 meters deep.
Typical size
Up to about 122 cm
What they eat
- small crustaceans
- clams
- other benthic macrofauna
Best baits
- clam strips
- shrimp
- small squid
Best lures
- soft plastic grubs
- jigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- drift fishing near rocky or sandy bottoms
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