Creature Feature: Shiner Perch

Shiner perch may be found statewide in calmer ocean waters. They prefer bays around eelgrass beds, and the pilings of wharfs and piers.

Creature Feature: Quillback Rockfish

Quillback rockfish are found from Point Sur northward off California, but they are most common off northern California. This fish may be found in subtidal areas to

Creature Feature: Halfmoon

Halfmoon are primarily a Southern California fish, although they have been found as far north as the Klamath River in northern California.

Creature Feature: Fantail Sole

The fantail sole is a fairly rare inhabitant of sandy and muddy environments from Monterey Bay southward off California.

Creature Feature: Striped Marlin

Striped marlin range statewide off California, but are most common south of Point Conception. They may be found throughout the warm, tropical waters of the Indian and Pacific oceans.