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Black sea bass
Centropristis striata
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The Black sea bass (Centropristis striata) is a common target in breath-hold spearfishing. It usually frequents rocky bottoms and is found between 10 and 40 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is it moves in schools, which shapes how to approach it.
It takes some technique and knowing its behaviour. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 2 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: it moves in schools.
Minimum legal size by zone
| Zone | Minimum size |
|---|---|
| New England and Mid-Atlantic | 16" (41 cm) |
| South Atlantic (Georgia to North Carolina) | 13" (33 cm) |
Where to catch it
Other names
Serrano estriado (es)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Black sea bass?
It depends on the area. For example, New England and Mid-Atlantic: 16" (41 cm); South Atlantic (Georgia to North Carolina): 13" (33 cm). See the full size-by-zone table above.
At what depth is Black sea bass found?
Usually between 10 and 40 m, mostly over rocky bottoms.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “medium”. It is also it moves in schools. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
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