Apnaut
Kelp bass
Paralabrax clathratus
Photo: Steve Lonhart/MBNMS · Public domain
The Kelp bass (Paralabrax clathratus) is one of the species that spearfishers and freedivers log in Apnaut. It usually frequents rocky bottoms and is found between 3 and 25 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is curious, it approaches the diver, which shapes how to approach it.
It takes some technique and knowing its behaviour. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 1 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.
Behaviour: curious, it approaches the diver.
Minimum legal size by zone
| Zone | Minimum size |
|---|---|
| California | 14" (36 cm) |
Where to catch it
Other names
Cabrilla de alga (es)
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum legal size for Kelp bass?
It depends on the area. For example, California: 14" (36 cm). See the full size-by-zone table above.
At what depth is Kelp bass found?
Usually between 3 and 25 m, mostly over rocky bottoms.
Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?
Its difficulty is “medium”. It is also curious, it approaches the diver. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.
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