Species

Barred Surfperch

Amphistichus argenteus · family Embiotocidae

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The staple of the California surf — caught right in the wash on sand crabs, bloodworms, and small grubs. A year-round, shore-accessible fishery that needs no boat; best on a building tide into structure and troughs.

Water temp
50–68°F (ideal 60°F)
Tide
incoming
Moon
either
Depth
1–12 ft
Active months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec

CA

Stale: last verified 44 days ago.

pacific

Creel
20

No minimum size. Part of the 20-fish general finfish bag (no more than 10 of any one species).

Source · verified 2026-05-29

OR

Stale: last verified 44 days ago.

pacific

Creel
15

Surfperch (all species): 15/day, no minimum size. Open year-round from the beach.

Source · verified 2026-05-29

WA

Stale: last verified 44 days ago.

pacific

Creel
12

Surfperch: 12/day, no minimum size. Open year-round from the beach.

Source · verified 2026-05-29

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