Creature Feature: California Grunion

The California grunion is usually found south of Morro Bay, but they have been taken on occasion as far north as San Francisco Bay. Most often they school a short distance from shore in 15 to 40 ft. of water.

Creature Feature: Yellowfin Croaker

Yellowfin croaker are found south of Point Conception, California. They frequent bays, channels, harbors, and other nearshore waters that have sand bottoms. These croakers are more abundant along beaches during the summer months and may move to deeper water in winter.

Creature Feature: Kelp Bass

Although they may be caught infrequently in northern California, kelp bass are a mainstay for sport fishermen south of Point Conception.

Creature Feature: Bat Ray

The bat ray is the only member of the eagle ray family to inhabit California’s coastal waters. It is found statewide along the open coast on flat rocky bottoms, in sand patches among rocks, and in kelp beds, but is more common in bays and sloughs. Adults tend to congregate

Creature Feature: California Halibut

California halibut may be found statewide in sandy and sand-mud environments. They have been found at depths of up to 300 ft., but are most abundant in waters less than 60 ft. deep. At times they are especially abundant in