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White seabass

Atractoscion nobilis

White seabass (Atractoscion nobilis)

Photo: Patrick Cox · CC BY 4.0

Depthbetween 5 and 30 m
Habitatmixed bottoms
DifficultyVery hard

Knowing the White seabass (Atractoscion nobilis) well helps you decide where and when to dive for it. It usually frequents mixed bottoms and is found between 5 and 30 m, so it pays to adjust your search depth. It is wary, hard to get close to, which shapes how to approach it.

It's one of the hardest fish: patience and technique. In Apnaut you have its minimum legal size across 1 different zones. Always check your area's current regulations before taking it.

Behaviour: wary, hard to get close to.

Minimum legal size by zone

ZoneMinimum size
California28" (71 cm)

Where to catch it

Other names

Corvina blanca (es)

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum legal size for White seabass?

It depends on the area. For example, California: 28" (71 cm). See the full size-by-zone table above.

At what depth is White seabass found?

Usually between 5 and 30 m, mostly over mixed bottoms.

Is it hard to spearfish on a single breath?

Its difficulty is “very hard”. It is also wary, hard to get close to. In Apnaut you can log your catches and their size.

Log it in Apnaut

Add this species to your collection, log your catches with their size and check the legal minimum for your area, all from your phone.

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