. Common marine fishes of California. Fishes -- California; Fishes. 48 DIVISION OF FISH AND GAME. .^ KELP BASS Paralabrax clathratus Relationship: A member of the sea bass family, Serranidae, together with the ))hiok sea bass, striped bass, sand bass ami spotted sand bass. Distinguishing Characters: The deep notch between the spiny and soft portions of the dorsal fin ; the longest dorsal spines being longer than the soft rays; the third and fourth dorsal spines of about the same length (separating it from the sand and spotted sand bass) ; the three spines at the front of the anal fin; the pres
. Common marine fishes of California. Fishes -- California; Fishes. 48 DIVISION OF FISH AND GAME. .^ KELP BASS Paralabrax clathratus Relationship: A member of the sea bass family, Serranidae, together with the ))hiok sea bass, striped bass, sand bass ami spotted sand bass. Distinguishing Characters: The deep notch between the spiny and soft portions of the dorsal fin ; the longest dorsal spines being longer than the soft rays; the third and fourth dorsal spines of about the same length (separating it from the sand and spotted sand bass) ; the three spines at the front of the anal fin; the presence of vomerine teeth. Length to about 20 inches. Color: Dark gray, brownish, or greenish gray above, the upper part of the side mottled and barred with broad blotches of brownish or dark gray ; lower part of the sides and underparts silvery tinged with yellow ; fins tinged with yellow. Distribution: Central California to Cape San Lucas, most abundant around kelp beds. Uncommon north of Pt. Conception. Fishing Season: Throughout the year with heaviest landings usually in the summer. Part of the catch is made in Mexican waters. Importance: A minor commercial species, it forms the bulk of the "rock bass" catch. Landed chiefly at Los Angeles, followed by San Diego and Santa Barbara. One of the more important market fishes in Southern California. It is a very desirable game species, and is taken in large numbers by sportsmen. The sport catch of "rock bass" was more than double the commercial in 1946 and only the barracuda sport catch equalled it in number of fish caught. Fishing Gear: Chiefly hook and line; also entangling nets, round haul nets. Most of the sport catch is made using live bait. Unauthorized Names: Rock bass, sand Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Roed
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