Species profile
Barred Sand Bass
Paralabrax nebulifer
Identify Barred Sand Bass (Paralabrax nebulifer) from a photo — free, unlimited, no sign-up — with the CatchRules iPhone app. Plus current fishing rules across 1 jurisdiction.
At a glance
Barred Sand Bass (Paralabrax nebulifer) is an IUCN Least Concern bony-fish species with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
Confirmed by 690 research-grade iNaturalist observations, concentrated in California.
Notable details
- Forms large spawning aggregations over sandy bottoms in summer, peaking in July and August.
- Distinguished by bold vertical dark bars along its sides.
- Prefers sandy and mixed sandy-rocky bottoms from the surf zone to about 200 feet deep.
- Can reach about 26 inches in length and weigh up to 13 pounds.
- Found from Southern California to Baja California in nearshore and offshore sandy habitats.
Where Barred Sand Bass are seen
Jurisdictions with rules for Barred Sand Bass
Background
The barred sand bass, Paralabrax nebulifer, is a type of sea bass that lives mainly off the coast of California. This species can reach a length of 67.0 centimetres (26.4 in) and a weight of 6.0 kilograms (13.2 lb).
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Barred Sand Bass article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Barred Sand Bass?
Barred Sand Bass (Paralabrax nebulifer) is an IUCN Least Concern bony-fish species with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
What is the scientific name for Barred Sand Bass?
Barred Sand Bass is Paralabrax nebulifer.
Is Barred Sand Bass regulated for fishing?
Yes — Barred Sand Bass has fishing regulations in 1 U.S. state and/or Canadian province tracked by CatchRules. See the "Jurisdictions with rules" section above for the binding-source links.
How can I identify Barred Sand Bass?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules iPhone app — on-device identification recognizes Barred Sand Bass along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.