Monkeyface Pricklebacks are found statewide, but are most common north of Point Conception. They inhabit rock-pool areas between the high and low tide lines, seeking cover in crevices and secluded holes. Continue reading “Creature Feature: Monkeyface Prickleback”
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Snapshot: Saltwater State Record Catches for 2017
Jeffrey Yuan and his state angling record calico surfperch – CDFW file photo
Daniel Silveira and his state diving record bocaccio – CDFW file photo
Yu Fukushima and his state diving record shortfin mako shark – CDFW file photo
In 2017, four saltwater anglers and three spear fishermen became new state record holders after hauling in some exceptional fish. Continue reading “Snapshot: Saltwater State Record Catches for 2017”
Snapshot: New State Angling and Diving Records
NOAA photo by E.J. Pastula
Two new ocean angling records were logged into the books last year. On July 31, 2013 Matt Michie landed a 2 lb. 4 oz. pile perch (Rhacochilus vacca) off Monterey to capture that species’ state record, beating the previous record by five ounces. And on February 24, 2013 Richard Chew reeled in a 1 lb. 8 oz. calico surfperch (Amphistichus koelzi) from Rio Del Mar Continue reading “Snapshot: New State Angling and Diving Records”
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