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Ichthyopedia

The species field guide — every fish you'll meet on a Southern California dive, tagged by activity, biome, and rarity. Click a card for the full ID card, regulations, seasonality, and the spearfishing brief.

All species

Filter by activity, biome, or rarity — filters stack.

23 species tracked
Activity
Biome
Rarity
KelpSpearfishing
California Sheephead
Rare
→
KelpSpearfishing
White Seabass
Legendary
→
KelpSpearfishing
Calico Bass
Common
→
Surf ZoneSpearfishing
Yellowfin Croaker
Uncommon
→
Rocky ReefSpearfishing
Zebra Perch
Common
→
Rocky ReefSpearfishing
Black Perch
Common
→
KelpSpearfishing
Halfmoon
Common
→
Rocky ReefSpearfishing
Sargo
Rare
→
Rocky ReefSpearfishing
Opaleye
Common
→
Rocky ReefSpearfishing
Pile Perch
Uncommon
→
Rocky ReefSpearfishing
Ocean Whitefish
Rare
→
Rocky ReefSpearfishing
Titan Scorpionfish
Legendary
→
Surf ZoneSpearfishing
California Halibut
Legendary
→
Surf ZoneSpearfishing
Spotfin Croaker
Uncommon
→
Surf ZoneSpearfishing
California Corbina
Rare
→
Rocky ReefSpearfishing
Barred Sand Bass
Common
→
BaySpearfishing
Shortfin Corvina
Rare
→
Surf ZoneSpearfishing
Surf Perch
Common
→
PelagicSpearfishing
California Barracuda
Uncommon
→
Rocky ReefSnorkel / Scuba
Moray Eel
Uncommon
→
KelpSnorkel / Scuba
Giant Black Sea Bass
Legendary
→
Rocky ReefSnorkel / Scuba
Rock Wrasse
Common
→
CoralSnorkel / Scuba
Shortnose Batfish
Rare
→
Ichthyopedia — Fish Species Database | Nautical Nick