Species profile
Pacific Sand Lance
Ammodytes hexapterus
Identify Pacific Sand Lance (Ammodytes hexapterus) from a photo: try it free in your browser, or get unlimited IDs, no sign-up, with the CatchRules iPhone app. Plus current fishing rules across 3 jurisdictions.
At a glance
Pacific Sand Lance (Ammodytes hexapterus) is a species regulated in 3 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
The strictest bag limit is 5 (Federal Waters (DFO)); the most generous is 10 (Washington).
Jurisdictions with rules for Pacific Sand Lance
Background
Reference-only (audit-added). Sandlance is a recognized common name for a family of marine fish, Ammodytidae. Given the US-WA jurisdiction, it most likely refers to the Pacific Sand Lance (Ammodytes hexapterus). From: US-WA.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Pacific Sand Lance article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pacific Sand Lance?
Pacific Sand Lance (Ammodytes hexapterus) is a species regulated in 3 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
What is the scientific name for Pacific Sand Lance?
Pacific Sand Lance is Ammodytes hexapterus.
Is Pacific Sand Lance regulated for fishing?
Yes — Pacific Sand Lance has fishing regulations in 3 U.S. states and/or Canadian provinces tracked by CatchRules. See the "Jurisdictions with rules" section above for the binding-source links.
How can I identify Pacific Sand Lance?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules iPhone app — on-device identification recognizes Pacific Sand Lance 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.