Species profile
White Seabass
Atractoscion nobilis
Identify White Seabass (Atractoscion nobilis) from a photo — free, unlimited, no sign-up — with the CatchRules iPhone app. Plus current fishing rules across 1 jurisdiction.
At a glance
White Seabass (Atractoscion nobilis) is an IUCN Least Concern bony-fish species with specific harvest rules tracked in 1 of 66 jurisdictions covered by CatchRules.
Confirmed by 379 research-grade iNaturalist observations, concentrated in California.
Notable details
- Despite its name, white seabass belongs to the drum family, not the true bass family.
- The California state record white seabass weighed over 83 pounds.
- Males produce a loud drumming sound by vibrating muscles against their swim bladder.
- They can live more than 20 years and grow to nearly 5 feet long.
- Most of the population is found off Southern California and Baja California.
Where White Seabass are seen
Jurisdictions with rules for White Seabass
Background
White seabass or white weakfish, Atractoscion nobilis, is a species of croaker occurring from Magdalena Bay, Baja California, to Juneau, Alaska. They usually travel in schools over deep rocky bottoms (0–122 m) and in and out of kelp beds.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's White Seabass article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is White Seabass?
White Seabass (Atractoscion nobilis) 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 White Seabass?
White Seabass is Atractoscion nobilis.
Is White Seabass regulated for fishing?
Yes — White Seabass 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 White Seabass?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules iPhone app — on-device identification recognizes White Seabass 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.