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Figure out what you caught (or are hoping to catch, and with what you are hoping to catch it with) with the links below. Note that some fish rapidly lose their colors after dying. Spanish names are given in italics. Relative sizes are not accurate!
Gamefish are separated by offshore and inshore. We've further divided them as "Primary" and "Incidental". Basically "Primary" indicates common species that are directly targeted by anglers. "Incidental" species are those that are caught occasionally while fishing for the Primary species, but usually aren't targeted for a variety of reasons (short season, don't school, etc.) Note that "Primary" doesn't necessarily mean "easy to catch", as in the case of roosterfish or snook.
Information and several pictures are taken from Gar Goodson's excellent book, Fishes of the Pacific Coast, which I highly recommend for more detailed information.
Edibility is based mostly on my own opinion - your mileage may vary. Generally, those fish deemed "excellent" are both flavorful and flexible in terms of preparation. "Good" means it may require some extra work for people who "don't eat fish", and "poor" means throw it back. If you're not a seafood lover, stick to "excellent". Check the Recipes section for more info. Please remember, catch what you'll eat and eat what you catch, and release the rest!
- Primary Offshore Game Fish
- Incidental Offshore Game Fish
- Primary Inshore Game Fish
- Incidental Inshore Game Fish
- Bait Fish
Fish Species by Name (click the link the view picture and other info)
Sponsored by Pacific West Sportfishing.
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